Expedition Asteroid
A look one of the most difficult feats of space exploration as the US and Japan attempt to bring a piece of an asteroid back to Earth.
A look at two missions attempting one of the most difficult feats of space exploration - to collect a rock from another world.
This episode checks in on the US and Japanese attempts to bring a piece of an asteroid back to Earth. The missions have taken decades of planning, but the results will be worth it. We find out how studying these space rocks can teach us about the origins of our solar system and may one day help save Earth from a catastrophic collision.
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Near Earth Objects
Duration: 01:34
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Meteorite Hunter
Duration: 02:11
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What are Meteorites?
Duration: 00:48
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Starguide: September 2018
Duration: 02:59
Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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00:28Jean Sibelius
Pelleas and Melisande: At The Castle Gate
Performer: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Thomas Beecham.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Chris Lintott |
| Presenter | Maggie Aderin-Pocock |
| Presenter | Pete Lawrence |
| Series Producer | Simon Winchcombe |
| Executive Producer | Jonathan Renouf |
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