One of the first engineers to work on Spacelab Alan Thirkettle talks hosts Ally and Stephen through the unexpected challenges and memorable moments of building a science laboratory for space.
This unique European-built research facility flew inside NASA's Space Shuttle. It enabled the first flight of a non-American astronaut on a NASA spacecraft in 1983. It also paved the way for ESA's current laboratory on the International Space Station and the future of research in space.
Related watching:
Spacelab - a new direction
https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Videos/Undated/Spacelab_-_A_New_Direction#.X5AEwxB0wGw.link
Beyond Series – Fit for space E06
Beyond Series – Luca spacewalk special E05.1
Beyond Series – Spotlight on spacewalking E05
Beyond Series – Italian bonus E01
Beyond Series – Trailer in italiano
Beyond Series – Space Station sounds E04
Beyond Series – Space Station science E03
Beyond Series - Launch traditions E02
Beyond Series – Luca and Beyond E01
Beyond Series – Trailer
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