Kalam Astro

We discuss astronomers' exciting new finding of a habitable Earth-sized exoplanet orbiting a cool red dwarf star, analyzing its potential for alien life.

Our update on Boeing's Starliner reports its l…

We highlight James Webb Space Telescope's stunning new images of star clusters in its 'Cosmic Gems' composite arc, marveling at the observatory's views of early galaxy formation.

In our update, a plan…

We chat with Emirati pilot Shareef Al Romaithi who has emerged from a 45-day simulated Mars mission. Your hosts discuss this successful analog expedition.

In news, China's Chang'e-6 probe returns with…

We begin by discussing the UAE's recent election to the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space, recognizing the country's growing achievements in advanced science and technology…

We chat about Emirati pilot Sultan Al Neyadi preparing to complete a 45-day simulated Mars mission. We discuss this important analog expedition.

Segment 2 features an interview with Scientific guide a…

We start with a sobering discussion - over time, light pollution may cause the night sky to become completely black. We explore this dismal prospect.

Did you know meteors can strike Earth with no warn…

We start with exciting news - a bright meteor was captured by cameras in Liwa as part of the UAE Meteor Monitoring Network on June 5th. guide you to see footage and analysis.

NASA unveiled plans to ke…

We kick off discussing the new research collaboration between AD's Khalifa University and the Australian Universities Space Agency. Your hosts explore potential areas of cooperation.

In lunar news, Ch…

We start with the upcoming "Planet Parade" on June 3rd - a rare chance to see multiple planets together with the naked eye with Stargazing tips provided.

In space station news, Chinese astronauts comp…

We start with discussions of the possibility of life beyond Earth. Could microbes survive on other worlds like Venus or Mars?

SpaceX news - the company is targeting June 5th for the crucial 4th test f…

We start with NASA's new report on developing cost-effective ways to mitigate the growing issue of orbital debris. We discuss proposed solutions.

With Artemis missions to the Moon on the horizon, we l…

We start by looking at a planet that astronomers can't explain - it orbits a star it really shouldn't be able to. What mystery surrounds this rogue world?

In launch news, Blue Origin sent their first …

Join us as we delve into Jupiter's enigmatic moon Amalthea crossing the Great Red Spot, experience a day in the life of Artemis 2 astronauts on a moon mission simulation, uncover NASA's plans for a l…

Discover the Sharjah Astronomical Observatory's observations of the International Space Station's approach to the lunar disk, delve into the impact of solar storms on global auroras, explore the scor…

We begin by discussing the important delegations that visited the Sharjah Academy for Astronomical, Space Sciences and Technology over the past week.
What collaborations and partnerships were in focus…

We start by examining the exoplanet 55 Cancri e, a super-Earth that may be capable of supporting life despite being very close to its parent star.

What can this tell us about habitability?

Shifting to …

We open this episode discussing the shocking near-miss a NASA satellite had with space debris - and how the close encounter was even riskier than initially thought.

Just how much danger do these orbit…

We start by discussing the Sharjah Academy of Astronomy, Space sciences & Technology's participation at the 2024 European Geosciences Union conference.

What exciting research and collaborations were p…

We kick off this episode with an exciting discovery - researchers have found evidence of a liquid ocean underneath the icy shell of Saturn's moon Mimas.
Your host discusses what this could mean for th…

We have the latest updates from the world of space exploration and astronomy.

First, we discuss NASA's plans to overhaul their Mars sample return mission after recent delays.
How do they plan to modify…