Listen "Whose Space is it Anyway?"
Episode Synopsis
This week we talk to astrophysicist Chris Lintott and writer Tom Stevenson about the threat from outer space: is it the asteroids, is it the aliens, or is it us? What changed when space travel moved from a Cold War battleground to a billionaire’s playground? Are China and America about to re-start the space race? And what will happen if we do find evidence of extraterrestrial life - will anyone believe it?
from Chris and Tom about space in the LRB:
Space Snooker
Where are the Space Arks?
Flying Pancakes from Space
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from Chris and Tom about space in the LRB:
Space Snooker
Where are the Space Arks?
Flying Pancakes from Space
Sign up to LRB Close Readings:
Directly in Apple: https://apple.co/3pJoFPq
In other podcast apps: lrb.supportingcast.fm
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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