Space
A collection of radio documentary programmes broadcast on the BBC World Service, with one thing in common – space.
Latest episodes
Dec 16, 2015 • 9min
Monkeys in Space
Explore the iconic mission of two monkeys sent into space by NASA, highlighting the rivalry with the Soviet Union. Discover the role of animals in determining human space travel and the tragic outcomes of early animal experiments.
Dec 14, 2015 • 16min
'I Nearly Drowned in Space'
Former astronaut Luca Parmitano shares his experiences on the International Space Station, including spacewalks, a mishap with water entering his spacesuit, and his harrowing experience of almost drowning during a spacewalk. He recounts the disorienting experience of an orbital sunset and how he relied on safety measures to navigate back to safety.
