Artemis II launch, and tackling physical inactivity
4/3/202634 min
Artemis II begins its mission to take humans farther into space than ever before, scientists in London unveil the first lab-grown oesophagus, the dangers of physical inactivity and why we urgently need to tackle it, and brain cells on a chip learn to play video games like humans... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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[ rocket roaring] And here we go. Ten, nine, eight, seven. RS-25 engines lit. Four, three, two, one. Booster ignition and lift off. The crew of Artemis II now bound for the moon. Humanity's next great voyage begins.
Richard Hollingham· Guest1:01
Very good roll pitch.
Paolo De Coppi· Guest1:07
Roger. Roll pitch.
Chris Smith· Host1:10
Hello, welcome to the Naked Scientists podcast. The launch of the Artemis II mission that begins our program this week marks a major step in returning humans to the moon for the first time in over fifty years. It's a milestone that will shape the future of space exploration and the future onward journey to Mars and beyond that.