Kalam Astro
Alya Al Nuaimi invites you to embark on an intergalactic adventure through the cosmos with Kalam Astro. Stay up to date with the latest global and local astronomy news, including interviews with industry experts, and discover the secrets of the universe with mind-bending theories. Want some helpful tips on stargazing? Alya has got you covered.
The Roman Telescope, Ancient Stargazers & The Great Cosmic Void
Welcome to another episode of Kalam Astro — your go-to show for the latest in space exploration and astronomy!
We open today's episode with a deep dive into one of the most anticipated astronomical instruments of our generation — the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. While the legendary Hubble and the extraordinary James Webb Space Telescope have each transformed our understanding of the cosmos in their own remarkable ways, the Roman Space Telescope is being built to do something neither of them can — survey vast stretches of the universe at high resolution with a field of view so wid...
Pluto's Planet Debate, The Fastest Star & Japan's Mars Moon Mission
Welcome to another episode of Kalam Astro — your go-to show for the latest in space exploration and astronomy!
We open today's episode with a question that has sparked more passionate debate than almost anything else in modern astronomy — why do we care so much that Pluto isn't a planet? Ever since the International Astronomical Union controversially stripped Pluto of its planetary status back in 2006, the public outcry has never truly died down. We explore the deep emotional and scientific reasons behind our attachment to this tiny, distant world, and ask whether the debate over Pluto's classification tells us m...
Swift Telescope's Fate, A 'Mega-Earth' Discovery & The Black Eye Galaxy
Welcome to another episode of Kalam Astro — your go-to show for the latest in space exploration and astronomy!
We open today's episode with a bittersweet moment in the world of space science — a private mission to save NASA's Swift Space Telescope has unfortunately failed. Swift has spent over two decades faithfully scanning the sky for gamma-ray bursts and other high-energy cosmic phenomena, becoming one of NASA's most productive and beloved observatories. We reflect on the telescope's incredible legacy, what this failed rescue attempt means for its future, and what comes next for the science it made...
Imaging the Planets, The Moon Race & NASA Welcomes India
Welcome to another episode of Kalam Astro — your go-to show for the latest in space exploration and astronomy!
We start today's episode with something for the passionate stargazers and astrophotography enthusiasts among us — how to image the planets using a telescope and camera. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned observer looking to sharpen your skills, we walk through the essential equipment, techniques, and settings you need to capture stunning planetary images right from your own backyard. The planets are closer than you think — and your camera is ready!
Then, in a thought-provoking discussion that r...
Pluto's Collapsing Atmosphere, Voyager 2's Survival & AI in Space
Welcome to another episode of Kalam Astro — your go-to show for the latest in space exploration and astronomy!
We open today's episode with a striking phenomenon unfolding at the very edge of our solar system — Pluto's atmosphere is collapsing. As the dwarf planet continues its long journey away from the Sun, temperatures are plummeting and its thin nitrogen atmosphere is literally freezing and falling back onto the surface. We explore what this dramatic seasonal transformation reveals about Pluto's complex climate cycles and why this distant, frozen world continues to captivate scientists long after the New Horizons flyby.
Toxic Mars Dust, Aliens Running Out of Hiding Spots & Europa's Ocean
Welcome to another episode of Kalam Astro — your go-to show for the latest in space exploration and astronomy!
We kick off today's episode with a challenge that will define the future of human spaceflight — Mars dust is toxic, and it represents one of the most serious threats facing any astronaut who sets foot on the Red Planet. Laced with harmful perchlorates and fine enough to infiltrate nearly everything, Martian dust is far more dangerous than it looks. We explore the science behind its toxicity and the innovative solutions researchers are developing to protect future crews living and work...
Black Holes, The Dinosaur Firestorm & UAE Galaxy Research
Welcome to another episode of Kalam Astro — your go-to show for the latest in space exploration and astronomy!
We open today's episode with one of the universe's greatest unsolved puzzles — how do supermassive black holes actually grow? Thanks to the power of Artificial Intelligence, scientists have now identified 7 extraordinary quasars — cosmic giants so massive and powerful that they warp the very fabric of spacetime around them. These remarkable discoveries could hold the key to finally unravelling the mystery behind the growth of the universe's most colossal objects.
Then, we travel back in time to one of Ear...
Roman Telescope Fueled, The Milky Way's Big Flip & Africa's Lunar Mission
Welcome to another episode of Kalam Astro — your go-to show for the latest in space exploration and astronomy!
We kick off today's episode with a major milestone in space history — NASA has successfully fuelled its next-generation Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, bringing it one giant step closer to its highly anticipated August launch. The Roman Space Telescope is set to revolutionise our view of the universe with a field of view 100 times wider than the Hubble Space Telescope, and the countdown is well and truly on!
Then, in a jaw-dropping discovery that is turning astronomy on i...
Curiosity's Cracked Wheel, The 'Red Potato' Galaxy & Io's Hidden Secrets
Welcome to another episode of Kalam Astro — your go-to show for the latest in space exploration and astronomy!
We start today's episode with a moment of real concern from the surface of the Red Planet — NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has been spotted carefully inspecting one of its cracked wheels. After years of traversing the rugged, unforgiving terrain of Mars, the wear and tear on Curiosity's wheels has been a challenge engineers have been monitoring closely. We take a look at what this means for the rover's ongoing mission and how NASA plans to keep this legendary explorer roll...
Rovers, Black Holes & the Battle for Our Night Sky
Welcome back to Kalam Astro — your favorite space show bringing you the very latest from across the cosmos, right here on Pulse 95! 🌌
We open today's episode with a fascinating update from the surface of the Red Planet — NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has been spotted inspecting one of its own cracked wheels! After years of navigating the rugged and unforgiving Martian terrain, Curiosity continues to soldier on, and this close-up self-inspection is both a remarkable image and a reminder of just how demanding life on Mars can be — even for our robotic explorers. 🤖🔴
In our Discovery segment, we tra...
Beyond Our Solar System: Moons, Missions & the Hunt for Alien Life
Welcome back to Kalam Astro — your ultimate destination for space news, discoveries, and everything in between, right here on Pulse 95! 🌌
We open today's episode with what could be one of the most breathtaking discoveries in the history of astronomy — astronomers may have just detected the very first moon ever found outside our solar system! Known as an exomoon, this extraordinary find raises incredible questions about what lies beyond our cosmic neighbourhood — and whether it's something even stranger than we imagined. 🌙
In our Discussion segment, we dive deep into NASA's most ambitious human spaceflight...
Reusable Rockets, Dark Matter & Secrets from the Stars
Welcome back to Kalam Astro — your favorite space show exploring the wonders of the universe, right here on Pulse 95! 🌌
We open today's episode with an exciting milestone from the Land of the Rising Sun — Japan has successfully launched and landed a brand-new reusable rocket into space! With this impressive achievement, Japan joins the growing list of nations pioneering reusable rocket technology, reshaping the future of affordable and sustainable space travel. 🚀
In our Discussion segment, we tackle one of the greatest mysteries in all of science — dark matter. It makes up most of the universe, yet we still can...
UAE's Space Ambitions & the Dangers of the Final Frontier
Welcome back to Kalam Astro — your go-to space show bringing the universe closer to you, one story at a time! 🌌
We kick off today's episode on a proud note — the UAE's commercial space sector is gearing up for rapid and exciting growth! We explore what this means for the region, the opportunities ahead, and why the Emirates is fast becoming a major player on the global space stage. 🇦🇪
In our News segment, we shine a light on a growing concern in low Earth orbit — every single SpaceX Starlink satellite is having to dodge a potential collision almos...
New Frontiers: Rockets, Satellites & the Search for Life
Welcome back to Kalam Astro — your favorite space show bringing you the latest from the universe! 🌌
We open today's episode with a truly historic moment — China has successfully landed a rocket during an orbital launch for the very first time ever! A groundbreaking achievement that marks a new chapter in the global space race, and we're here to break it all down for you.
In our News segment, we shift our focus to SpaceX and their jaw-dropping ambition — the company is now pushing to launch a staggering 100,000 Starlink satellites into orbit. What does this mean for the f...
From Mars to the Edge of the Solar System
Welcome to another exciting episode of Kalam Astro — your go-to show for all things space and exploration! 🌌
In today's episode, we kick things off by welcoming our listeners and diving straight into some incredible space news. First up, we talk about NASA officially beginning to fund hardware for the highly anticipated 'Skyfall' Mars helicopter mission — the next bold step in aerial exploration of the Red Planet.
Then, in our Discovery segment, we travel to the very edge of our solar system — over 6 billion miles beyond Pluto — where NASA's legendary New Horizons probe has just woken up from hib...
Saving Swift Telescope, Webb Sees Solar System's Fate, Satellites vs Astronomy & Sharjah in Space
On this episode of Kalam Astro, we're covering a dramatic telescope rescue mission, a haunting glimpse into our solar system's distant future, a growing threat to the science of astronomy itself, and an exciting milestone that hits very close to home right here in the UAE.
We open with a story of high-stakes space engineering — NASA has successfully launched a rescue mission to save the Swift Space Telescope, a veteran observatory that has spent decades studying gamma-ray bursts and high-energy cosmic events, from an uncontrolled re-entry that would have seen it burn up in Earth's atmosphere. We lo...
MAVEN's Legacy, Life From Asteroids, Webb's Roasted Exoplanet & Earth With Saturn's Rings
On this episode of Kalam Astro, we celebrate a remarkable chapter in Mars exploration, dig into the origins of life itself, marvel at a scorched world discovered by humanity's most powerful telescope, and dare to reimagine our own planet with one of the solar system's most iconic features.
We begin with a tribute to one of NASA's most accomplished missions — the MAVEN orbiter, which has now been officially retired after years of invaluable service studying the Martian atmosphere. Scientists are hailing it as one of the greatest Mars missions ever flown, and we look back at...
Artemis 2 Laser Comms, Exoplanets Near Black Holes, Japan's Moon Transformer & H3 Rocket Return
On this episode of Kalam Astro, we're covering one of the most historic moments in recent space exploration, a stunning planetary discovery, a robot straight out of science fiction, and a major comeback story from Japan's space program.
We open with a story that feels almost magical — how laser technology kept NASA's Artemis 2 astronauts connected to the world during their epic journey around the Moon. We explore the cutting-edge optical communications system that made it possible to beam data, voice, and video across the vast distance between Earth and our nearest celestial neighbour, and what th...
Earth the Size of Jupiter, Golden Saturn Rings, Rogue Planets & Protecting Low-Earth Orbit
On this episode of Kalam Astro, we're stretching the imagination, bending the rules of physics, and asking some of the biggest questions in modern space science — from planetary what-ifs to the future of the space around our own planet.
We kick things off with one of the most mind-bending thought experiments in astronomy — what would actually happen if Planet Earth were the same size as Jupiter? How would gravity change? What would happen to life, to our oceans, to our atmosphere? We explore what a supersized Earth would look like and whether anything we know toda...
ISS Evacuation Alert, Milky Way's Black Hole Winds, MAVEN's Fate & June's Full Moon
On this episode of Kalam Astro, we're covering a dramatic mix of breaking space news, groundbreaking scientific discoveries, and a special guide to what's lighting up the UAE night sky this June.
We open with a tense situation aboard the International Space Station, where astronauts were put on standby for a possible emergency evacuation while crews worked to repair an air leak on board. We look at what that process involves, what it means for the safety of the crew, and just how prepared astronauts need to be for the unexpected in the harsh environment...
How the Sun Spins, Northern Lights, Shooting Stars & Saturn's Rings
On this episode of Kalam Astro, we're taking you on a journey through some of the most beautiful and fascinating phenomena in our solar system — from the spin of our own Sun to the iconic rings of the greatest gas giant in the sky.
We start at the very heart of our solar system — the Sun itself. How does it rotate? Is it the same everywhere on its surface? And how does our entire solar system move through the galaxy as it journeys through space? The answers are more remarkable than you might expect.
The Star That Eats Planets, China's Moon Ambitions & Crying in Space
On this episode of Kalam Astro, we're diving into the cosmos with four fascinating topics that span the extremes of space — from violent stellar behaviour to very human emotions in zero gravity.
We kick things off with a chilling discovery about red dwarf stars — the most common stars in our galaxy — and how they may actually be cosmic killers, stripping away and consuming the very planets that orbit them. What does this mean for the search for life beyond Earth?
Then we bring you up to speed on China's Shenzhou 21 crew, who made a dramatic return...
The Black Hole That Wandered: A Conversation with High Energy Astrophysicist Abdullah Ali Kahlaf
What happens when a black hole — a million times the mass of our Sun — goes rogue?
In this episode of Kalam Astro, we sit down with Abdullah Ali Kahlaf, Research Analyst at the High Energy Astrophysics Lab at the Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub, to unpack one of the most jaw-dropping astronomical discoveries in recent memory: a wandering supermassive black hole, lurking 30,000 light-years away from the center of its own galaxy — that just devoured a star.
The result? A flare so violent, so blindingly powerful, it briefly shone brighter than 10 billion suns — outshining the entire galaxy a...
Solar System Origins, Ocean Moon Life & the Chaos That Created Us
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Join us on an incredible cosmic journey as we witness the dramatic birth of our solar system, search for life in hidden ocean worlds, blueprint the future of a terraformed Mars, and discover how the universe's most violent collisions made human existence possible!
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☀️ The Birth of Our Solar System - Every star, planet, and moon in our cosmic neighborhood was born from the same swirling cloud of gas and dust 4.6 billion years ago. We trace the extraordinary story of our solar system...
Growing Taller in Space, Goldilocks Planets & the Dark Energy Driving Our Universe
Join us on an incredible cosmic journey as we explore what weightlessness does to the human body, search for life in the universe's most perfectly placed planets, marvel at our ever-growing cosmos, and unravel the invisible force silently pushing the universe apart!
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🧑🚀 Space Makes You Taller! - Here's a fascinating fact that sounds impossible but is absolutely true—astronauts actually grow taller in space! Without gravity compressing the spine, vertebrae expand and stretch, adding precious centimeters to an astronaut's height. We explore this remarkable phenomenon, what other surprising physical changes the human body under...
UAE's Space Ambitions, Moon Shortcuts & Neptune's Lone Survivor
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Join us on an incredible cosmic journey as we celebrate the UAE's growing space legacy, discover a revolutionary new path to the Moon, uncover the dramatic survival story of Neptune's most mysterious moon, and examine how space debris is quietly crippling our most vital scientific missions!
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🇦🇪 UAE: A Rising Force in Global Space - Exciting news from home! UAE officials have reaffirmed the nation's unwavering commitment to expanding and strengthening its presence in the global space sec...
Inside Sharjah's Space Lab: A Conversation with High Energy Astrophysicist Abdullah Ali Kahlaf
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This is a very special episode! We go behind the scenes of one of the UAE's most exciting scientific institutions as we sit down with a brilliant local space scientist making waves in the world of high energy astrophysics. Get ready for an inspiring, insightful, and deeply personal conversation about science, space, and the future of Arab space exploration!
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🔬 Meet Abdullah Ali Kahlaf - We are thrilled to welcome our very special guest, Abdullah Ali Kahlaf...
Tiangong Resupplied, SpaceX's New Launchpads & Sharjah's Space Secret Revealed
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Join us on an incredible cosmic journey as we track China's growing space station, follow SpaceX's global expansion ambitions, watch astronauts train for the Moon, and finally reveal Sharjah's most extraordinary hidden space destination!
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🇨🇳 China's Tiangong Gets a Massive Delivery - China's Tianzhou 10 freighter has successfully delivered an impressive 7 tons of vital cargo to the Tiangong space station! We explore what was aboard this critical resupply mission, how Tiangong compares to the International Space Station, and what...
Cosmic Ray Mysteries, Artemis 3 Takes Shape & Rocky Ice Giants
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Join us on an incredible cosmic journey as we hunt the source of the universe's most powerful particles, track NASA's next Moon rocket, challenge everything we know about ice giants, and guide you to tonight's New Moon over UAE skies!
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⚡ The Cosmic Ray Mystery: What's Shooting at Earth? - Our planet is under constant bombardment from mysterious ultra-high-energy particles called cosmic rays—and scientists are still puzzling over exactly what flings them across the universe at near light speed! We explore the lea...
Solar Storms, Space Rider & the Race to Land on the Moon by 2028
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Join us on an incredible cosmic journey as we track falling space debris, celebrate Europe's spacecraft milestone, witness the ultimate lunar lander showdown, and prepare for one of the UAE's most beautiful night sky events this month!
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☀️ Solar Activity is Bringing Space Junk Down Faster - Our Sun's increased activity is having a surprising effect on Earth's orbit! Heightened solar storms are heating and expanding Earth's upper atmosphere, dramatically increasing drag on orbiting debris and causing space junk to crash back to Eart...
NASA's Mars Engine, Space Junk Cleanup & Stargazing Secrets Exposed
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Join us on an incredible cosmic journey as we power up NASA's revolutionary Mars engine, tackle Earth's growing orbital crisis, unlock the universe's deepest mysteries, and reveal the stargazing secrets that will transform how you experience the night sky!
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⚡ NASA's Game-Changing Ion Engine - The journey to Mars just got a major upgrade! NASA is developing a powerful new ion engine that could dramatically cut travel time to the Red Planet and make human Mars missions more feasible than ever. Discover the r...
Artemis 2028, Uranus' Hidden Moons & Voyager's Final Sacrifice
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Join us on an incredible cosmic journey as we track humanity's return to the Moon, uncover hidden worlds around Uranus, bid farewell to a legendary probe's instrument, and countdown the universe's most breathtaking phenomena!
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🌕 Artemis is Still On Track for 2028! - Despite frustrating spacesuit delays, NASA remains firmly confident that Artemis astronauts will set foot on the Moon by 2028. We break down the current mission timeline, the engineering challenges behind next-generation lunar spacesuits, and what it will take to return humans to the...
Supergiant Planets, Ancient Stars & Sharjah's CubeSat Legacy
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Join us on an incredible cosmic journey as we uncover how the universe's largest planets are born, meet a star older than time itself, peer through tomorrow's most powerful telescope, and celebrate Sharjah's proud contribution to space exploration!
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🪐 JWST Reveals How Supergiant Exoplanets Are Born - The James Webb Space Telescope continues to rewrite astronomy textbooks! Discover the extraordinary formation process of supergiant exoplanets—worlds far larger than Jupiter—and how JWST's unmatched infrared vision is finally unlocking the secrets of planetary...
The Vacuum of Space, Rogue Planets & Saturn's Mysterious Hexagon
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Join us on an incredible cosmic journey as we define the very fabric of space itself, follow planets cast into the darkness, marvel at a mysterious radio phenomenon, and unravel one of Saturn's most baffling geometric secrets!
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🌌 What Exactly IS Space? - We dive deep into one of science's most fundamental concepts! Space is a near-perfect vacuum—but what does that truly mean? Explore the remarkable properties of the cosmic void, from its near-zero pressure and extreme temperatures to the sparse particle...
Mars by 2030, Moonless Planets & Pluto's Tiny Secret
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Join us on an incredible cosmic journey as we count down to humanity's greatest adventure, uncover surprising facts about our solar system neighbors, and discover why some footprints last forever!
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🚀 Humanity's Next Giant Leap: Mars in the 2030s - The Red Planet is closer than ever! We explore the ambitious plans to send humans to Mars in the early 2030s. What are the biggest challenges facing astronauts on a 7-month journey through deep space? What will the first human footsteps on Mars l...
Weightless Bodies, Angry Sun & the Deafening Silence of Deep Space
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Join us on an incredible cosmic journey as we explore what space does to the human body, witness our Sun's explosive mood swings, unravel the eerie silence of the cosmos, and ask humanity's oldest question—are we truly alone?
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🧑🚀 Weightlessness: The Human Body in Space - Life without gravity sounds like fun—but the reality for astronauts is far more complex! Discover how weightlessness affects the human body from head to toe, causing muscle loss, bone density reduction, fluid shifts, and vision changes...
Tsunami from Space, 11,000 New Asteroids & the Moon's Hidden Secrets
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Join us on an incredible cosmic journey as we witness Earth's most powerful natural events from orbit, explore a flood of new asteroid discoveries, uncover hidden rivers of stars, and learn what the Moon is still keeping from us!
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🌊 A Tsunami Seen from Space - Extraordinary footage! A satellite has captured the dramatic birth of a tsunami in stunning detail from orbit. Discover how space technology is revolutionizing our ability to monitor Earth's most destructive natural disasters and potentially save lives with e...
Death in Space, Time Travel & The Haunting Silence of a Universe Alone
This week we are venturing far beyond the realm of ordinary space science and into territory that is equal parts fascinating, philosophical, and deeply human.
From the sobering reality of death beyond our atmosphere to the mind-shattering possibility that space travel and time travel might be one and the same — this is an episode that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the universe and our place within it! 🚀✨
✨ What We're Exploring:
💫 What Really Happens if an Astronaut Dies in Space - It is the question that space agencies rarely like to disc...
Saturn's Shattered Moon, Webb's Stunning Views & Jupiter's Mega Lightning
Welcome back to Kalam Astro, your weekly voyage through the most spectacular discoveries and mysteries the universe has to offer! This week we are absolutely spoiled for cosmic wonders — a gripping planetary mystery billions of years in the making, breathtaking new images of one of our solar system's most iconic worlds, a promising new shortlist in the hunt for alien life, and a storm so powerful it will leave you completely speechless!
This is one episode you will want to share with every space lover you know! 🌌🚀
✨ What We're Exploring:
💍 Saturn's Rings — The Remains of a Sh...
Second Chance Stars, Life in the Void & The Future of Moon Exploration
Welcome back to Kalam Astro, your favourite cosmic companion for everything happening across the universe! This week's episode is an extraordinary blend of stellar second chances, surprising discoveries about life in the most unexpected corners of space, cutting-edge planetary science, and a major shake-up in how humanity plans to set up home on the Moon!
There is truly something for every space lover in this one — so sit back, look up, and let's explore! 🚀🌌
✨ What We're Exploring:
🌟 Failed Stars Get a Second Chance to Shine - In one of the most heartwarming stories to come out o...
