Weekly Space Hangout – Oct. 4, 2012
It was a slow week on Space news except for the massive announcement that an ancient riverbed was discovered on the surface of Mars. We took a look at this as well as the historic 55th anniversary of Sputnik, a precise measurement of the expansion of the Universe, and more!
Stories:
- Ancient Streambed Discovered on Mars
- Square Kilometer Array is Open for Business
- New Measurement for the Expansion of the Universe
- Sputnik’s 55th Anniversary
Panel: Amy Shira Teitel, Nicole Gugliucci, Nancy Atkinson
Host: Fraser Cain
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