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The Moon

First transmitted in 1960, Patrick Moore reviews the historic Soviet mission to launch a manned rocket into space.

First transmitted in 1960, Patrick Moore reviews the historic Soviet mission to launch a manned rocket into space and discusses with Gilbert Fielder, Director of the Lunar Section of the British Astronomical Association, the atmospheric conditions to be faced on the moon and the problems that could be solved by a successful landing of instruments there.

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Tue 27 Sep 1960 23:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Television Service

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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Four Space Race Collection

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Four Space Race Collection
This is part of a selection of archive programmes charting America and Russia’s attempts to reach for the moon and beyond, as both competitors and allies.

About Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Four Collection programmes

Programmes are selected, in part, for their historical context and reflect the broadcast standards and attitudes of their time, which may not accord to some current Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ editorial guidelines. We aim to select programmes which can be shown in their entirety but in some cases edits are required.

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  • Tue 27 Sep 1960 23:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Television Service

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