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In the 50s with the launch of Sputnik 1, we saw the birth of a new era of optimism, with the promise of a new frontier for exploration, re-population and adventure. A chance to move out from the bounds of the Earth and to explore new territories with abundant and plentiful resources, to colonise new planets and moons and to take man further than he had ever been before. The 60s saw the presence of man in space, and in 69 a man would set foot on the moon.
In this episode, we look at the optimism of this period, the endless possibilities afforded by our own imagination and some of the promises of science fiction. Some of those dreams came true, but some also turned into tragedy..
We’ll explore where popular culture meets science, we’ll look at the history of the space race and the films and music that have helped to drive it. We’ll discuss some highs and lows and ask the question, what’s next?
Things we mentioned:
West Wing Galileo What's Next - YouTube
NASA Rewrites the Rules for Developers of Private Space Stations | WIRED
http://www.collectspace.com/news/news-022225a-apollo-1-documentary-premiere.html
Spaceflight Now | STS-27 Legendary commander tells story of shuttle's close call
Challenger Disaster: Lost Tapes | Disney+
Yesterday's Tomorrow: Disney's Magical Mid-Century: Amazon.co.uk
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