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Iconic series exploring space science and the incredible universe all around us.

Look up! Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Professor Chris Lintott present the iconic, inspirational look at cutting-edge space science and the incredible universe all around us.

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Tim Peake

Simon Winchcombe

Jonathan Renouf

The Sky at Night: Space Britannia

Space Britannia

14/10/2018

BBC Four - The Sky at Night, Space Britannia

A look at Britain's attempt to become a major player in the modern space race.

A look at Britain's attempt to become a major player in the modern space race. Guest presenter Tim Peake celebrates Britain's past achievements in space.

The Sky at Night investigates Britain's attempt to become a major player in the modern space race. From Scotland's wild northern shore, where Britain's first spaceport is planned, to the team planning Britain's new rocket system, the programme explores the technology behind a quiet revolution in Britain's space industry. Driving the resurgence of 'space Britannia' is a new breed of spacecraft - micro-satellites. As many as 12,000 of them will be built and launched worldwide over the next decade, and Britain is aiming for a slice of the action. Also, guest presenter Tim Peake celebrates Britain's past glories in space and finds out where it all went wrong.

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