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Lava Tubes on Venus, Elon Musk's Lunar Pivot & Titan's Mysterious Origins
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- Feb 20, 2026
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Sponsor Link: This episode of Space Nuts is brought to you by Incogni . Reduce the volume of spam calls and emails. They can't spam you if they can't find you. To find out more and to take up our 60% off offer , visit incogni.com/spacenuts and use the coupon code SPACENUTS at checkout. Lava Tubes on Venus, Elon Musk's New Target, and China's Lunar Ambitions In this intriguing episode of Space Nuts , hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson explore a variety of captivating topics that span our solar system. From the surprising discovery of lava tubes on Venus to Elon Musk's shifting focus from Mars to the Moon, this episode is packed with astronomical insights and updates on space exploration. Episode Highlights: - Lava Tubes on Venus: A new study suggests the existence of massive lava tubes on Venus, with evidence pointing to structures that could reach up to a kilometer wide. Andrew and Fred discuss the implications of this discovery and how it was derived from radar data collected by the Magellan spacecraft. - Elon Musk's Change of Plans: The hosts delve into Elon Musk's evolving vision for space travel, as he shifts his focus from colonizing Mars to prioritizing lunar missions. They discuss the logistical challenges of Mars travel and the advantages of a Moon base. - China's Reusable Booster Test: The China Manned Space Agency has successfully tested a reusable booster and a new spacecraft designed for lunar missions. Andrew and Fred analyze the significance of this achievement in the context of the current space race. - Titan's Mysterious Past: The episode concludes with a look at Saturn's moon Titan, which may have formed from a collision between two moons. The hosts explore the implications of this theory and what it means for future exploration of Titan. F…