The Astronauts of Planet Earth

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The Astronauts of Planet Earth

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Apr 1, 2011

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Sam Knight interviews Italian astronaut Paolo Nespoli, currently in the middle of a six-month mission on the International Space Station. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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Apr 1, 2011

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The Astronauts of Planet Earth

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