Jim Lovell, space selfies and UK launch

An Apollo legend celebrated, and insights into the developing British rocket industry

Episode 154 of the Space Boffins, from the Naked Scientists podcast, hosted by Richard Hollingham, Sue Nelson, titled "Jim Lovell, space selfies and UK launch" was published on September 4, 2025 and runs 66 minutes.

September 4, 2025 ·66m · Space Boffins, from the Naked Scientists

Summary

We celebrate Apollo legend Jim Lovell in this month's Space Boffins as we mine the archives to look back on his extraordinary space career. Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham talk to Andy Saunders, NASA photography expert and author of Gemini and Mercury Remastered. We also hear from rival UK rocket companies Skyrora and Orbex, plus Emily Dineley from the UK Space Agency on plans for the first UK vertical launch. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

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