S03E197: Kuiper Belt Revelations, Unrolling Space Telescopes, and China’s Astronaut Return

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Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E197

Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your source for the latest space and Astronomy news. I'm your host, Steve, and today we have a stellar lineup of stories that will take you from the mysteries of the Kuiper Belt to the cutting-edge innovations in space telescopes.

Highlights:

- Kuiper Belt Discoveries: The Subaru telescope has uncovered new objects beyond the known Kuiper Belt, suggesting a more complex structure at the solar system's edge. This discovery could reshape our understanding of planet formation and the search for extraterrestrial life.

- Giant Unrolling Space Telescopes: Explore the future of space telescopes made from thin metal membranes that can unroll in space, offering unprecedented views of the universe. Discover how adaptive optics and laser projections could revolutionize space observation.

- Expedition 72's ISS Maneuvers : The crew of Expedition 72 is preparing to relocate the Dragon Freedom spacecraft to make way for a new cargo mission. Dive into the details of their preparations and the scientific experiments aboard the ISS.

- Chinese Astronauts Return : A Chinese crew has returned to Earth after a six-month mission aboard the Tiangong Space Station. Learn about their journey and China's ambitious plans for lunar exploration.

- November Meteor Showers : The southern and northern Taurids are set to light up the sky this month. Find out when and where to catch these bright fireballs and what makes them unique.

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