Episode 154
Jim Lovell, space selfies and UK launch
An Apollo legend celebrated, and insights into the developing British rocket industry
Space Boffins, from the Naked Scientists · Richard Hollingham, Sue Nelson
September 4, 20251h 6m
Show Notes
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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jim lovellapolloGemini and Mercury RemasteredAndy SaundersOrbexSkyroraEmily Dineleyuk space agency