BBC Inside Science – Why is Nasa sending people around the moon?
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The world of space science is in turmoil. In the coming days, NASA is expected to begin deploying its Artemis II rocket to the launch pad, with the launch itself expected as early as February. Science journalist Jonathan Amos explains why NASA now wants to travel around the Moon? And what we’ll learn by sending humans further into space than ever before. New Scientist editor Penny Sarchet gives Tom Whipple her pick of the best science news this week. And why are scientists shipping ice cores from around the world to a frozen cave in Antarctica? Dr Liz Thomas, head of ice core research at the British Antarctic Survey, explains the science behind the Ice Memory Sanctuary at its official opening. For more fascinating science content, visit bbc.co.uk, search for BBC Inside Science and follow the links to The Open University. Presenter: Tom Whipple Producers: Kate White, Katie Tomsett, Tim Dodd and Clare Salisbury Editor: Martin Smith Production Coordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth
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