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Factual: Science & Nature

Factual: Science & Nature: Science & Technology

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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Chris Lintott

Maggie Aderin-Pocock

Pete Lawrence

Steve Crabtree

Michael Lachmann

Ross Kirby

The Sky at Night: Space Mission Special

Space Mission Special

BBC Four - The Sky at Night, Space Mission Special

What are the criteria for deciding which missions make it into space?

What are the criteria for deciding which missions make it into space? The Sky at Night meets the British teams vying to have their ideas selected for the European Space Agency's next F-class mission.

Only a handful of missions are sent into space every decade, but how do we decide which missions are cleared for launch and which are grounded? 

This month the Sky at Night goes behind the scenes as the European Space Agency select their next F-class mission, scheduled to be launched in 2028. And we meet the British teams vying to have their ideas selected, including a revolutionary mission to a comet.

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