Solar Orbiter’s Closest Approach To The Surface Of The Sun

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.<br />SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 44<br />*Solar Orbiter’s closest approach to the surface of the Sun<br />The joint ESA/NASA Solar Orbiter spacecraft has undertaken its closest ever approach to the Sun well inside the orbit of the planet Mercury.<br />*Significant Solar flare activity on the Sun<br />A spectacular series of solar flare have erupted from the surface of the Sun sending material and radiation deep into space and triggering geomagnetic storm activity on Earth.<br />*Artemis 1 test scrubbed<br />NASA was forced to scrub its critical wet test of the Space Launch System SLS Artemis 1 Moon rocket because of technical issues with the ground equipment used to fuel the giant 98 metre tall rocket.<br />*Webb Completes First Multi-Instrument Alignment<br />NASA says they’ve successfully completed the sixth stage of aligning the James Webb Space Telescope’s mirrors to its scientific instruments.<br />*The Science Report<br />Climate change damaging man made infrastructure.<br />Fighting to save endangered koala colonies along Australia’s east coast.<br />A major milestone towards rescuing the critically endangered Helmeted Honeyeater.<br />Alex on Tech: Apple’s world wide developers conference to be held in June.<br />Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: <a href="https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen" rel="noopener">https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen</a> <br /><br />For more SpaceTime and show links: <a href="https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ" rel="noopener">https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ</a> <br />If you love this podcast, please get someone else to listen to. Thank you…<br />To become a SpaceTime supporter and unlock commercial free editions of the show, gain early access and bonus content, please visit <a href="https://bitesz.supercast.com/" rel="noopener">https://bitesz.supercast.com/</a> . Premium version now available via Spotify and Apple Podcasts.<br /><br />For more podcasts visit our HQ at <a hre