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The Space Race

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Dr Maggie tells the story of the Space Race with star guest, astronaut Tim Peake. Your space questions are answered in Ask Maggie and she reveals her top five 'firsts in space'.

In this episode, Dr Maggie tells the story of the Space Race, what it was, the key missions involved and how the USA, competing against and then collaborating with the Soviet Union, got us to where we are today in space.

Dr Maggie’s guest is Tim Peake, the first British astronaut to live on board ISS, who tells us how astronauts from different countries successfully work together in space.

Dr Maggie also answers your space questions and unveils her top five 'firsts in space'.

Buckle up, it’s time to go Out Of this World!

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Last on

Mon 10 Mar 2025 10:05

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  • Rudimental

    Feel The Love (feat. John Newman)

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Maggie Aderin-Pocock
Executive Producer Miles Jarvis
Executive Producer Jaimi West

Broadcasts

  • Sun 6 Sep 2020 09:30
  • Sat 12 Sep 2020 18:20
  • Mon 1 Mar 2021 11:15
  • Mon 15 Mar 2021 11:20
  • Mon 4 Oct 2021 09:45
  • Mon 28 Feb 2022 09:50
  • Mon 20 Jun 2022 09:55
  • Mon 3 Oct 2022 11:35
  • Mon 7 Nov 2022 11:45
  • Tue 3 Jan 2023 09:40
  • Mon 6 Mar 2023 11:30
  • Mon 15 May 2023 11:35
  • Mon 11 Sep 2023 11:45
  • Wed 29 Nov 2023 11:20
  • Mon 5 Feb 2024 11:20
  • Mon 18 Nov 2024 11:10
  • Mon 10 Mar 2025 10:05

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