Artemis II, Dallas Campbell and Smile

About this episode

Dallas Campbell joins the Space Boffins to discuss NASA's Artemis plans and space culture.

Broadcaster and author Dallas Campbell joins Space Boffins Sue Nelson and Richard Hollingham to discuss NASA's new plans for Artemis, space culture, Alien and Clangers. Sue also meets the UK team working on the joint European and Chinese space weather mission, Smile. Plus, we hear from the producer/directors of the new Project Hail Mary film and Sue reveals what she thinks about it. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

People in this episode

Hosts: Sue Nelson, Richard Hollingham

Guest: Dallas Campbell

Topics covered

• NASA Artemis
• space culture
• space weather
• Project Hail Mary
• science communication

Keywords

• Artemis II
• Dallas Campbell
• space weather
• Project Hail Mary
• NASA

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NASA, European Space Agency, Chinese space agency

Books & works: Project Hail Mary, Alien, Clangers

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