Weekly Space Hangout – Oct. 4, 2012

(Before It's News)

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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