Episode 143
Challenger, and Space Barbie
Was the Space Shuttle fundamentally flawed, the future of the International Space Station, and we talk Star Trek...
Space Boffins, from the Naked Scientists · Richard Hollingham, Sue Nelson
July 11, 202448m 41s
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Show Notes
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
Topics
Adam Higginbothamchallengercolumbiaspace shuttlenasaLondon Design Museumdaniel thombarbieSpace Barbiestar trekbetting on smarties