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The astronomy and space science news podcast. For more SpaceTime visit www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly). SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 52
*Comet Swan swoops past Earth It seems to be the case of another month means another new comet as C/2020 F8 Swan is currently making its closest approach to Earth passing some 85 million kilometres away. *The Jovian ice moon Europa reveals new details New high-resolution images of the Jovian ice moon Europa are providing scientists with fresh clues about how its frozen surface formed. *The Mercury Telescope India is building a new telescope – with a difference instead of the traditional polished glass primary mirror -- this observatory will use spinning liquid mercury as the reflecting surface. *Kremlin launches top-secret Tundra military satellite Russian military forces have launched one of their most highly classified spy satellites. The EKS Tundra early warning surveillance satellite was launched aboard a Soyuz 2.1b rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome 800 kilometres north of Moscow. *The Science Report Italian study shows a Kawasaki like disease increasing in kids with COVID-19. 880,000 people who don't smoke die prematurely every year from exposure to second-hand smoke. Extreme environmental change most likely cause for the extinction of Australian megafauna. T. Rex optimised for energy-efficient walking, rather than speed. New technology to fight fake science For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotes Get immediate access to over 180 commercial-free, double episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. Subscribe via Patreon or Supercast....and share in the rewards. Details at www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary or Supercast - https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/
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