The Space Race
Dr Maggie tells the story of the Space Race with star guest, astronaut Tim Peake. Your space questions are answered in Ask Maggie and she reveals her top five 'firsts in space'.
In this episode, Dr Maggie tells the story of the Space Race, what it was, the key missions involved and how the USA, competing against and then collaborating with the Soviet Union, got us to where we are today in space.
Dr Maggie’s guest is Tim Peake, the first British astronaut to live on board ISS, who tells us how astronauts from different countries successfully work together in space.
Dr Maggie also answers your space questions and unveils her top five 'firsts in space'.
Buckle up, it’s time to go Out Of this World!
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Feel The Love (feat. John Newman)
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Maggie Aderin-Pocock |
| Executive Producer | Miles Jarvis |
| Executive Producer | Jaimi West |
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- Sun 6 Sep 202009:30
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