Kalam Astro

What does Jupiter sound like? What if Saturn had a soundtrack? On this very special edition of Kalam Astro, host Alya Al-Nuaimi takes you on the most extraordinary sensory journey in the show's history — because today, we don't just talk about space. We listen to it.NASA's space telescopes have been doing something remarkable: converting real, raw scientific data from the planets of our solar system — light waves, magnetic fields, radiation, gravitational ripples — into actual music. Not simulations. Not guesses. Real data, transformed into sound. Jupiter roars. Saturn hums. The cosmic web sings. And today, for the first...

This week on Kalam Astro, host Alya Al-Nuaimi takes you on a thrilling tour of the cosmos — from a daring Japanese mission heading to the moons of Mars, to a call for YOUR help in one of astronomy's greatest hunts, to gemstones hiding in an alien sky, and a star so strange it could only be described as a cosmic zombie!First up — Japan is doing something no space agency has ever attempted before. The MMX mission (Martian Moons eXploration), led by JAXA, is on its way to Phobos — one of Mars' two tiny, mysterious moons. But this i...

On this episode of Kalam Astro, host Alya Al-Nuaimi takes you on a journey through cosmic explosions, the mysteries buried in Martian rock, and the incredible technology that lets our robots explore planets millions of kilometres away — all on their own!We start on Mars, where NASA's Perseverance rover continues to roll through the ancient Jezero Crater, uncovering stunning new details about the Red Planet's geological history. From ancient riverbeds to signs of past volcanic activity, every rock Perseverance touches tells a story billions of years in the making. And the rover does it all autonomously — making its...

This week on Kalam Astro, host Alya Al-Nuaimi brings you three extraordinary stories — including a UAE space mission that's truly out of this world!We kick off with one of the most ambitious missions the UAE has ever attempted: the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt. Launching in 2028, the UAE is building a spacecraft that will travel across the solar system and visit not one, not two — but SEVEN asteroids over eight years! One of its targets is 269 Justitia, a 50-kilometre-wide space rock that is a shocking, brilliant crimson red. Scientists believe it originally formed in the far...

On this episode of Kalam Astro, host Alya Al-Nuaimi brings you stories of human courage, cosmic fireworks, and one of the greatest planetary mysteries in our solar system.We open with a triumphant homecoming: four astronauts — Commander Jessica Meir, pilot Jack Hathaway, French ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Russian cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev — splashed down safely in the Pacific Ocean off California on October 8th, after spending 10 incredible months aboard the International Space Station. Traveling aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule at 28,000 km/h, orbiting Earth roughly 16 times a day, their return is a testament to international cooperation in spac...

As World Space Week continues, Kalam Astro host Alya Al-Nuaimi brings you more cosmic wonders to celebrate humanity's place in the universe!We open with a spectacular phenomenon captured by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope: planets smashing into each other in a distant solar system — a cosmic car crash on an unimaginable scale. These planetary collisions shaped our own solar system billions of years ago, and JWST is now letting us watch the same process happening in real time around other stars.Then we head to Mars — and the possibility of something extraordinary. Could Mars be h...

Kalam Astro is back with a special World Space Week edition! Host Alya Al-Nuaimi brings you three milestone stories that span 69 years of human space history — from the very first satellite to a moon that might harbor alien life today.We begin on October 4th, 1957 — the day humanity changed forever. The Soviet Union launched Sputnik, a small 84-kilogram metal sphere, becoming the first human-made object to orbit Earth and igniting the Space Race. 69 years later, we celebrate its legacy on World Space Week!We also celebrate another milestone: NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has completed its 200,000th o...

Happy World Space Week! Kalam Astro host Alya Al-Nuaimi marks this global celebration of space science (October 4–10) with three jaw-dropping discoveries that remind us why we keep looking up!First up — Mars. NASA's Curiosity rover has done it again. Deep inside a Martian crater, it found compelling evidence of ancient hot water. Not just frozen ice — but signs of a warm, liquid water environment that once existed on the surface of the Red Planet. This is huge news for the question that keeps scientists up at night: was there ever life on Mars?Then we travel...

On this week's Kalam Astro, host Alya Al-Nuaimi blends cosmic wonder with a touch of pop culture magic — because yes, Pikachu is going to space!The European Space Agency (ESA) and Pokémon have teamed up, sending a Pikachu plush aboard to the International Space Station and adding a special Pikachu avatar to Pokémon GO. It's a fun reminder that space exploration belongs to everyone!But the real mystery of this episode? The "Little Red Dots." NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has discovered strange, tiny, glowing red objects deep in the early universe — object...

This week on Kalam Astro, host Alya Al-Nuaimi brings you three spectacular stories from the cosmos — including a sky event UAE residents can enjoy from their own gardens!We start with a historic moment: NASA has switched on the instruments of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope for the very first time. Launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket on August 30th, this 300-megapixel wonder is now positioning itself at Lagrange Point 2 — the perfect "sweet spot" in space where it can stare into the deep universe with the Sun always safely behind it. With a Chronograph that bloc...

On this episode of Kalam Astro, host Alya Al-Nuaimi dives into some of the most thrilling scientific puzzles of our time — including one that just might involve aliens!First, we explore an extraordinary partnership between NASA and IBM. With 17 years of data from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) — including thousands of photographs, topographic maps, and geological surveys — the sheer volume of information is too vast for any human team to process. Enter artificial intelligence. NASA and IBM are now training a cutting-edge AI model on all of this lunar data, helping scientists find craters, ice deposits, and signs...

This week on Kalam Astro, host Alya Al-Nuaimi serves up a feast of solar system secrets, space industry news from right here in the UAE, and a stargazing event you won't want to miss in Sharjah!We start with our very own star — the Sun. Billions of years ago, did our Sun actually swallow an entire planet larger than Earth? Professor Melis Yildiz from Ege University in Turkey says yes — and advanced computer simulations of the Sun's chemical composition back it up. The evidence is hidden in the Sun's own chemistry.Then we head to Merc...

In this edition of Kalam Astro, host Alya Al-Nuaimi brings the universe right to your doorstep — including a spectacular sky event you can watch from the UAE with your own eyes!We kick off with exciting news from Sharjah: the Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub joined the world's top space minds at the 4th International Deep Space Exploration Conference, held in China. The UAE's Nora Al Amiri represented the Hub, cementing Sharjah's position on the global astronomy stage.Next, we explore NASA's Roman Space Telescope — not just another telescope, but one that can actually photograph plan...

This week on Kalam Astro, host Alya Al-Nuaimi brings you four extraordinary stories from the frontiers of space science — from satellites watching over us with AI eyes, to a spacecraft that took 8 years to reach its destination!We start with Earth observation and AI: private companies are now launching entire fleets of small satellites, and these aren't your grandparents' space cameras. With onboard artificial intelligence, these satellites process data in orbit, spotting storms, illegal shipping, and environmental disasters instantly — sending back only what matters most.Then we travel to Mercury — the most underexplored planet in our so...

This week on Kalam Astro, host Alya Al-Nuaimi brings you a thrilling mix of breaking space industry news, mind-bending cosmic science, and a practical stargazing guide for UAE skywatchers — all in one packed episode!We kick off with a landmark announcement: Blue Origin has secured a $700 million contract with NASA to build the Mars Telecommunications Network (MTN) — a powerful communication satellite that will orbit Mars and relay data from spacecraft and rovers back to Earth. This is a game-changer for deep space exploration, and a major step toward a permanent human presence on the Red Planet.Th...

In this episode of Kalam Astro on Pulse 95 Radio, host Alya Al-Nuaimi takes you on an incredible journey through some of the most exciting and mind-bending stories in modern space science.First up — meet the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, NASA's newest and most powerful eye in the sky. Named after the "Mother of Hubble," this extraordinary observatory packs a 300-megapixel camera capable of capturing 100 times more sky than the James Webb Space Telescope in a single shot. Set to begin science operations in early 2027, the Roman Telescope promises to reshape our understanding of the cosmos....

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...

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...

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...

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...