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This Day in Space & Astronomy
Five minutes a day on what happened on this date in space exploration and astronomy. Each episode brings two stories, from the astronomers who first mapped the sky to rockets, moon landings, space probes and the discoveries still changing how we see the universe: the people behind them, one vivid detail, and why it still matters. Every episode is researched from reliable sources, listed in the show notes. A new episode comes out every morning.
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Day 4Nov 12, 2026 · 5:31New
Nov 12: Philae Lands on a Comet, Voyager 1 Reaches Saturn and Titan
Read the transcriptNov 12: Philae Lands on a Comet, Voyager 1 Reaches Saturn and Titan0:005:31 -
Day 3Nov 11, 2026 · 5:00
Nov 11: Tycho Spots a New Star, Gemini XII Ends Gemini Program
Read the transcriptNov 11: Tycho Spots a New Star, Gemini XII Ends Gemini Program0:005:00 -
Day 2Nov 10, 2026 · 5:22
Nov 10: Surveyor 6 Hops on the Moon, Luna 17 Launches Rover
Read the transcriptNov 10: Surveyor 6 Hops on the Moon, Luna 17 Launches Rover0:005:22 -
Day 1Nov 9, 2026 · 5:31
Nov 9: Apollo 4 Debuts Saturn V, Venus Express Launches
Read the transcriptNov 9: Apollo 4 Debuts Saturn V, Venus Express Launches0:005:31 -
TrailerNov 8, 2026 · 0:46
Welcome to This Day in Space & Astronomy
Welcome to This Day in Space & Astronomy. Starting Monday, November 9th, we'll bring you five minutes a day on what happened on this date in space exploration and astronomy.
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