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Space Exploration and History ft. Asif Siddiqi
Space Exploration and History ft. Asif Siddiqi
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Length:
67 minutes
Released:
Aug 30, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
This week, Nathan spoke with Asif Siddiqi, the only historian on the "Committee for Human Spaceflight," which recently completed its two year study on the future of NASA's efforts to send human beings into deep space. They discussed the history of space exploration, the report's recommendations, and reflect on the role of historians to shape public policy.
Released:
Aug 30, 2014
Format:
Podcast episode
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