Astronauts. Episode 2 / narrator, Adrian Dunbar ; producer directors, Gilly Goshawk, Philip McCreery, Helen Sage.
Life in space is extreme and unforgiving, and surviving it requires extraordinary physical and mental ability. Follow 12 ordinary people as they undertake a demanding training regime to prove they've got what it takes to become an astronaut. The candidates push themselves to the limit, taking o...
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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BBC Worldwide,
2017.
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| Summary: | Life in space is extreme and unforgiving, and surviving it requires extraordinary physical and mental ability. Follow 12 ordinary people as they undertake a demanding training regime to prove they've got what it takes to become an astronaut. The candidates push themselves to the limit, taking on challenges including surviving the forces of a simulated space launch in a centrifuge and a ride onboard the infamous 'vomit comet', all while being assessed by a doctor, a psychologist and legendary astronaut Chris Hadfield - former commander of the International Space Station. Who will have the strength to overcome the punishing training schedule and take on the toughest job in the universe? |
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| Item Description: | "Toughest job in the universe" Title from resource description page (viewed January 21, 2019) |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (52 minutes) |
| Playing Time: | 00:51:13 |
| Participant or Performer: | Narrator, Adrian Dunbar. |
| Language: | In English. |
| Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note: | Public performance rights obtained |