Royal Institution Christmas Lectures - Season 50 / Year 2015
Season 50 / Year 2015
How to Survive in Space
Episodes
Lift Off!
In the first lecture, Kevin Fong explores and probes what it takes to lift off into space. What keeps astronauts safe and on track as they are propelled into orbit?
Life in Orbit
In the second lecture, Kevin Fong explores life in orbit on board the International Space Station. Tim Peake sends reports about living and working in space.
The Next Frontier
In the final lecture, Kevin Fong investigates how the next generation of astronauts will be propelled across the vast chasm of space to Mars and beyond.
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