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Interview with Dr Kathy Thornton

Interview with Dr Kathy Thornton

FromAWESOME ASTRONOMY


Interview with Dr Kathy Thornton

FromAWESOME ASTRONOMY

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Length:
21 minutes
Released:
Jun 15, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

We chat to Dr Kathy Thornton, nuclear physicist turned NASA astronaut who went on to fly on four Space Shuttle missions. Dr Thornton flew for over 40 days and completed over 21 hours of EVA, including the famous operation to fix the blurry Hubble Space Telescope. We talk about her life as an astronaut, the Hubble fix and that fateful day in mission-control on Columbia's last re-entry.
Released:
Jun 15, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Awesome Astronomy explores the frontiers of science, space and our evolving understanding of the universe. Join Ralph, Paul & Jeni for informative and fun astronomy programmes dedicated to space and astronomy news and monthly podcast extras covering hot topics and special interviews in the world of science and astronomy.