When Things Go Wrong
Dr Maggie reveals what can go wrong with space travel with star guest Professor David Southwood, who talks about an unsuccessful mission to Mars. And Dr Maggie's Top 5 is greatest achievements.
In this episode, Dr Maggie reveals that no matter how much you plan, prepare and practise for space travel, things can sometimes go wrong.
Dr Maggie’s star guest is Professor David Southwood CBE, who was responsible for getting the European Space Agency’s Beagle 2 Lander onto Mars. However, it didn’t go to plan – so what did he learn when things went wrong?
And Dr Maggie answers viewers’ space questions and counts down the top five greatest achievements that you won’t have heard of!
Buckle up, it’s time to go Out Of This World!
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Elton John
Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time)
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Rocket Man (Radio 2 Live in Hyde Park)
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