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Putting Space to Work

Looking at some of the ways space is being used and how it might be used in the future

World Service,10 episodes

Episodes

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Orbit
Where does space begin and what do we mean by being in orbit?
15 Oct 1998,13 mins
Satellites
How remote satellites contribute to the way we live
05 Nov 1998,13 mins
Telecommunications
People all over world are linked together via space
10 Nov 1998,13 mins
Science in Space
An exploration into space science and weightlessness
12 Nov 1998,13 mins
Exploration
The ability to explore new worlds and see a clearer view of stars
12 Nov 1998,13 mins
Surviving Hazards in Space
An exploration into the the hazards of the space environment
03 Dec 1998,13 mins
Space Junk
How putting space to work could be damaging the environment on Earth
10 Dec 1998,13 mins
Space Holiday
Will space holidays be possible in the future and what would it be like?
23 Dec 1998,13 mins
Living in Space
An exploration into the idea of space travel and living in space
24 Dec 1998,13 mins
Economic Justification
Can we justify the huge amount of money spent on space exploration?
07 Jan 1999,13 mins