Asteroid 2024 YR4's Threat Averted, Martian Core Study Breakthrough, and NASA's Latest Lunar Venture: S28E27

SpaceTime Series 28 Episode 27The Astronomy, Space and Science News PodcastAsteroid 2024 YR4 Impact Risk Reduced, Insights into Mars' Core, and NASA's Lunar Mission UpdateIn this episode of SpaceTime, we bring you encouraging news about asteroid 2024 YR4, with new observations indicating that the chances of it impacting Earth have plummeted to just 0.001%. Initially flagged as a potential threat, this asteroid has been closely monitored, and the latest data from the Very Large Telescope has allowed astronomers to refine its orbit and rule out any collision risk for 2032.Exploring the Martian CoreWe also delve into a fascinating new study regarding the composition of Mars' core. Research suggests that while it may contain a liquid outer core, there could also be a solid inner core composed of iron and sulfur. This breakthrough could reshape our understanding of the Red Planet's geophysical properties and the role of lighter elements in its core.NASA's Latest Lunar MissionAdditionally, we provide an update on NASA's latest lunar mission, which has successfully launched and is heading towards the Moon's south pole. The mission features the Intuitive Machines IM2 spacecraft, equipped with the Athena lunar lander and the Lunar Trailblazer orbiter, both designed to conduct groundbreaking research and resource utilization studies on the lunar surface.00:00 Space Time Series 28 Episode 27 for broadcast on 3 March 202500:49 Update on asteroid 2024 YR4 impact probability06:30 Importance of new observations from the Very Large Telescope12:15 Insights into the Martian core composition18:00 Research on solid inner core possibilities22:45 Overview of NASA's lunar IM2 mission27:00 Archaeological discovery of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh's tomb30:15 Discussion on the cultural significance of the Skinwalker Ranch serieswww.spacetimewithstuartgary.comwww.bitesz.com🌏 Get Our Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. Enjoy incredible discounts and bonuses! Plus, it’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌Check out our newest sponsor - Old Glory - Iconic Music and Sports Merch and now with official NASA merchandise. Well worth checking out...Become a supporter of this Podcast for as little as $3 per month and access commercial-free episodes plus bonuses: https://www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com/about✍️ Episode ReferencesNASAhttps://www.nasa.govNature Communicationshttps://www.nature.com/ncommsJournal of Geophysical Researchhttps://agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/21699356Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-astronomy-science-news--2458531/support.00:00 New observations have all but completely ruled out asteroid 2024 yr, uh 4 hitting Earth00:49 New observations all but rule out asteroid 2020 yr 4 hitting Earth in 203204:23 New research...