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Apollo 13 special: how astronauts and Mission Control averted disaster

Apollo 13 special: how astronauts and Mission Control averted disaster

FromRadio Astronomy


Apollo 13 special: how astronauts and Mission Control averted disaster

FromRadio Astronomy

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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Mar 25, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

"Houston, we've had a problem". This issue we mark the 50th anniversary of Apollo 13, revealing what went wrong and how Mission Control reacted on the ground. We also take a look at what science goals Apollo 13 might have achieved, had everything gone to plan. Plus, Professor Jason Wright discusses NEID, a new instrument that can measure the masses of exoplanets. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Mar 25, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The weekly astronomy podcast from the makers of BBC Sky at Night Magazine Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.