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  • The Drake Equation
    The Drake equation - 27/02/2005 (video)

    What are the mathematical chances of alien civilisations existing in the universe? Planetary geologist Matt Genge attempts to calculate...

  • Space Invaders
    Space Invaders - 29/01/2004 (video)

    Should we send people to Mars? Will we ever colonise it? Experts from around the world debate these fascinating issues.

  • Apollo 11: Fact or fake?
    Apollo 11: Fact or fake? - 27/11/2003 (video)

    Discover if there is any truth to the theory that claims astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin never made it to the moon.

  • Beagle 2
    Beagle 2 - 04/01/2004 (video)

    What was the Museum’s role in Beagle 2’s mission to Mars? Find out with planetary researcher Sarah Russell.

  • Planetary geology
    Planetary geology - 23/11/2003 (video)

    Museum cosmochemist Caroline Smith takes a close look at the geology of objects far, far away.

  • Lost in Space
    Lost in Space - 24/01/2005 (video)

    we have only just begun to probe the mysteries of the Universe, planetary astronomer Phill Bland continues the exploration.

  • To the edge of the Universe
    To the edge of the Universe video - 09/12/2003 (video)

    Unravel the mysteries of the Big Bang, hitch a ride on an asteroid and search for life on Mars with meteorite-hunter Monica Grady.

  • Meteorites discussion
    Meteorites discussion - 02/04/2003 (video)

    Meteorites reveal evidence about space and its history, such as how planets were formed. Find out how in our webcast.

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