Why Russia Is Quitting the International Space Station

The Astronomy, Technology and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 24 Episode 47*Russia quits the International Space StationRussia will withdraw from the International Space Station in 2025. The announcement by the head of its space programme comes in the wake of new space agreements between Russia and China and simmering tensions between Moscow and the west.*Unwrapping a supermassive black holeAstronomers have simultaneously focused 19 of the world’s most powerful telescopes on the M87 supermassive black hole to directly observe the monster at a range of different wavelengths.*ESA’s Galileo satellite navigation systemMore than two billion smartphones, with users worldwide are now making use of Europe's Galileo global satellite navigation system. The ten billion Euro project went live in 2016.*Final unmanned flight for New ShephardBlue Origin has carried out what may be the final unmanned test flight of its New Shepard launch system.*The Science ReportWomen taking probiotics, omega-3, and multivitamins testing positive for COVID-19 less frequently.A new explanation for Melbourne’s 2016 thunderstorm asthma outbreak.A new way to determine when a volcano is about to erupt.New study shows that if you really want to viral on twitter -- go negative.Claims Huawei has a back door to eavesdrop on some Dutch cell phone users.Alex on Tech reports on Google misleading the public again.Your support is needed...SpaceTime is an independently produced podcast (we are not funded by any government grants, big organisations or companies), and we’re working towards becoming a completely listener supported show...meaning we can do away with the commercials and sponsors. We figure the time can be much better spent on researching and producing stories for you, rather than having to chase sponsors to help us pay the bills.That's where you come in....help us reach our first 1,000 subscribers...at that level the show becomes financially viable and bills can be paid without us breaking into a sweat every month. Every little bit helps...even if you could contribute just $1 per month. It all adds up.By signing up and becoming a supporter at the $5 or more level, you get immediate access to over 230 commercial-free, double, and triple episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. You also receive all new episodes on a Monday rather than having to wait the week out. Subscribe via Patreon or Supercast....and share in the rewards. Details at Patreon www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary or Supercast - https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/Details at https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com or www.bitesz.com For more SpaceTime visit https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com (mobile friendly).For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: https://www.bitesz.com/show/spacetime-with-stuart-gary-astronomy-space-science-news/blog/RSS feed: https://rss.acast.com/spacetimeEmail: [email protected] receive the Astronomy Daily Newsletter free, direct to your inbox...just join our mailing list at www.bitesz.com or visit https://www.bitesz.com/p/astronomy-daily/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/spacetime.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.