Cosmic Tug-of-War: The Small Magellanic Cloud's Demise, Lunar Base Blueprint
6/12/202623 min
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SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 70 *The Small Magellanic Cloud is being ripped apart A new study reveals that the Small Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way, is slowly being torn apart by gravitational forces from the Large Magellanic Cloud. Researchers have utilised over a decade of observations to uncover the galaxy's dynamic state, challenging previous models of coherent rotation. *Blueprint for a lunar base NASA's plans for a lunar base at the Moon's South Pole are sparking innovative proposals for construction using local lunar materials. The Texas A&M Space Institute is leading research into using lunar regolith, a challenging construction material, to develop habitats for future lunar missions. *Meteor rocks New England A recent meteor explosion over New England has been confirmed as a sonic boom from a meteor entering the Earth's atmosphere, sending shockwaves across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The meteor, travelling at 121,000 kilometres per hour, likely fragmented before falling into the North Atlantic Ocean. *The Science Robert Increased wildfire risks are predicted across parts of Australia, while a study reveals that Iceman Otzi's microbiome remains active even after 5,300 years. Additionally, video technology may allow for heart rate monitoring through facial recognition.
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Stuart Gary· Host0:47
This is Space Time, Series 29, Episode 70, for broadcast on the 12th of June 2026. Coming up on Space Time, the Small Magellanic Cloud being ripped apart, a blueprint for building a base on the Moon, and a meteor rocks New England. All that and more coming up on Space Time.
Tim Mendham· Panelist1:07
Welcome to Space Time with Stuart Gary.
Stuart Gary· Host1:12
A new study has confirmed that the Small