Welcome to another enlightening episode of the Astronomy Daily Podcast. In Series 2, Episode 29, our hosts Hallie and Tim take us on a cosmic journey, discussing intriguing topics from Voyager 2's interstellar communication to the innovative LOCSS program aiding Bangladeshi rice farmers. 1. **Voyager 2's Interstellar Communication**: Tim shares a captivating anecdote about Voyager 2's launch in the 1970s. The highlight of the episode is the announcement of NASA's successful re-establishment of contact with Voyager 2, a spacecraft that's over 12.3 billion miles away from Earth. 2. *LOCSS Program - A Boon for Bangladeshi Rice Farmers**: We delve into the details of the LOCSS program, a collaboration between the University of Washington and Bangladesh's Ministry of Agriculture. Using NASA data, the program aims to reduce water waste by 30%, cut down fuel consumption by 45%, save $115 million in fuel subsidies annually, and reduce carbon emissions by 300,000 tons per year. 3. **Understanding Low Gravity's Effects**: The hosts discuss an experiment conducted on the International Space Station, aiming to understand how low gravity impacts boiling and condensation. This research is crucial for developing air conditioning systems for deep space habitats. 4. **Japan's XRISM Observatory Launch**: Get ready for an unprecedented view into some of the universe's hottest regions with the upcoming launch of Japan's XRISM observatory. The observatory will use an instrument colder than any known cosmic location. 5. **Space Debris Identification**: The Australian Space Agency has identified a significant piece of space debris found in Western Australia. This debris is believed to be part of a rocket operated by the Indian Space Research Organisation. Stay tuned for more exciting episodes from the Astronomy Daily Podcast. Don't forget to subscribe and share the podcast with fellow astronomy enthusiasts!
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S02E29: Stunning! Voyager 2's Interstellar Contact // XRISM // Space Junk Identified and more.

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