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To go to the moon, you need the right equipment. This includes the giant Saturn V rocket, and the escape system to get you away from your giant rocket when something goes wrong. Join us for a look at the hardware of the Apollo program.
Continue reading Ep 296: Apollo’s fiery chariot
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We talk about the people of the Mercury and Gemini programs. Over and over again, the astronauts saved the mission went things went wrong. They also played a few silly jokes on one another, and we go along for the ride.
Continue reading Ep 295: Humans, IN SPACE!
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Before humans went into space, animals were sent. We talk about some animal and human astronauts, a little about rockets and a side trip to using nuclear explosions for thrust.
Continue reading Ep 294: Animals, IN SPACE!