S26E03: Exotic Neutron Star // Japan Lunar Lander // SpaceX's Big Year // Earth Reaches Perihelion

<b>SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 3</b> <b>*Have astronomers just found the most exotic type of neutron star ever seen?</b> Astronomers have identified an unusually small neutron star that could be the first ever confirmed detection of a strange star. <b>*Japan’s lunar lander on its way to the Moon</b> A Japanese spacecraft carrying a small lunar rover is on its way to the Moon following a spectacular night time launch aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral in Florida. <b>*SpaceX wraps up a busy year</b> December was a busy month for SpaceX which saw the Hawthorn California based company set a new record of 61 launches for the year, while at the same time increase its overall orbital launch numbers beyond 200 flights. <b>*January Skywatch</b> The Earth reaches perihelion, a look at Sirius the dog star and the brightest star in the night skies, and the Quadrantids Meteor Shower are among the highlights of the January night skies. <b>Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: </b><a href="https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen</a> <b></b> For more SpaceTime and show links: <a href="https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ</a> If you love this podcast, please get someone else to listen to. Thank you… <b>To become a SpaceTime supporter and unlock commercial free editions of the show, gain early access and bonus content, please visit </b><a href="https://bitesz.supercast.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>https://bitesz.supercast.com/</b></a><b> . Premium version now available via Spotify and Apple Podcasts.</b> <b> </b> <b>For more podcasts visit our HQ at </b><a href="https://bitesz.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>https://bitesz.com</b></a><b> </b><br /><b>Your support is needed... SpaceTime is an independently produced podcast (we are not funded by any government grants, big organisations or compan