Cosmic Flares and Space Innovations: Unveiling the Universe’s Secrets

Join us as we explore the James Webb Space Telescope's groundbreaking capture of a mid-infrared flare from the Milky Way's supermassive black hole, offering new insights into cosmic phenomena. Discover Pandora, the 'space bus' on a mission to find habitable planets, and delve into the implications of SpaceX debris over the Turks and Caicos. Plus, learn about Mark Rober's innovative space selfie satellite project, showcasing the intersection of creativity and space technology. This episode highlights the latest advancements in space exploration and the exciting future of cosmic discovery.

Sources:
https://www.livescience.com/space/james-webb-telescope-captures-1st-mid-infrared-flare-from-milky-ways-supermassive-black-hole
https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/a-space-bus-named-pandora-will-help-hunt-for-potentially-habitable-planets
https://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/spacex-starship-debris-littered-islands-turks-caicos-rcna188223
https://spaceexplored.com/2025/01/17/mark-rober-launched-a-space-selfie-satellite-powered-by-a-google-pixel/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:45) James Webb telescope captures 1st 'mid-infrared' flare from Milky Way's supermassive black hole
(00:03:34) A Space Bus Named Pandora Will Help Hunt for Potentially Habitable Planets
(00:06:38) Turks and Caicos officials say SpaceX debris littered islands but no injuries reported
(00:09:27) Mark Rober launched a space selfie satellite powered by a Google Pixel