Challenger, and Space Barbie

Was the Space Shuttle fundamentally flawed, the future of the International Space Station, and we talk Star Trek...

Episode 143 of the Space Boffins, from the Naked Scientists podcast, hosted by Richard Hollingham, Sue Nelson, titled "Challenger, and Space Barbie" was published on July 11, 2024 and runs 48 minutes.

July 11, 2024 ·48m · Space Boffins, from the Naked Scientists

Summary

Was the Space Shuttle fundamentally flawed? Richard Hollingham talks to Adam Higginbotham, author of a new book on the Space Shuttle to discuss the design, the dream, and the wishful thinking that led to the Challenger and Columbia disasters. Sue Nelson visits London's Design Museum to visit a new Barbie exhibition and talk "Space Barbie". Also, discussions on the future of the International Space Station, Star Trek: The documentary, and betting on smarties. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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