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Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by actor and space enthusiast Brian Blessed to talk space exploration and the possibilities of tourism in space.

Space Tourism

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by actor and space enthusiast Brian Blessed, Director of Virgin Galactic Stephen Attenborough and space medicine expert Dr Kevin Fong to talk about the possibilities of space exploration for mere mortals. Is travel beyond our own planet the reserve of highly trained astronauts and cosmonauts, or are we about to see a new era of space travel, where a round trip to the moon is not beyond the grasp of many ordinary members of the public, and is it a good idea?

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Tue 9 Jul 2013 23:00

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  • Mon 8 Jul 2013 16:30
  • Tue 9 Jul 2013 23:00

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