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Out of This World

Series 1

When Things Go Wrong

Duration: 10 minutes

First broadcast: on CBBC ChannelLatest broadcast: on CBBC Channel

Available for 11 months

In this episode, Dr Maggie reveals that no matter how much you plan, prepare and practise for space travel, things can sometimes go wrong.

Dr Maggie’s star guest is Professor David Southwood CBE, who was responsible for getting the European Space Agency’s Beagle 2 Lander onto Mars. However, it didn’t go to plan – so what did he learn when things went wrong?

And Dr Maggie answers viewers’ space questions and counts down the top five greatest achievements that you won’t have heard of!

Buckle up, it’s time to go Out Of This World! Show less

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