57: Near-Earth Asteroid Near Miss

The astronomy and space science news podcast.Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly).  SpaceTime 20190807 Series 22 Episode 57 *Near-Earth asteroid near missAn asteroid as large as a football field has just flown past the Earth – with astronomers not detecting it until just hours before its close approach. *Australian rocket test fails to launchAn Australian suborbital test flight has failed before even getting off the ground. *SkyMapper surveying the southern heavensThe Australian National University’s skymapper telescope has now released well over 18 terabytes of southern sky survey imagery. *Falcon Heavy’s third flightSpaceX has launched its Falcon heavy rocket for the third time.  The mission carrying 24 research satellites was a proving flight for the United States Air Force Space Test Program and designated STP-2. YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/185928069233  *The Science ReportTaking more vitamin-A could help lower your risk for some skin cancers.Some medicines prescribed to reduce stomach acid linked to increased risk of developing allergies.New study finds recent global warming events unmatched in the past 2000 years.New sextortion e-mail threats on the rise.Talking to your kids about safe sex encourages them to practice safe sex.Sydney’s University of technology joins the 21st century dropping classes in traditional Chinese medicine. For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotes Subscribe, rate and review SpaceTime at all good podcasting apps…including Apple Podcasts (formerly iTunes), Google Podcasts, Stitcher, PocketCasts, Podbean, Radio Public, TuneIn Radio, google play, Spreaker, Spotify, Deezer, ACast, etc RSS feed: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/spacetime Would you prefer to have access to the special commercial-free version of SpaceTime? Help support the show, subscribe at Patreon....and share in the rewards. Details at www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary  Help support SpaceTime: The SpaceTime with Stuart Gary merchandise shop. Get your T-Shirts, Coffee Cups, badges, tote bag + more and help support the show. Check out the range: http://www.cafepress.com/spacetime Thank you. Plus: As a part of the SpaceTime family, you can get a free audiobook of your choice, plus 30 days free access from audible.com. Just visit www.audibletrial.com/spacetime or click on the banner link at www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com Email: [email protected] To receive the Astronomy Daily Newsletter free, direct to your inbox...just join our mailing list at www.bitesz.com/mailinglist   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.