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HEROES OF SPACE
This pioneering cosmonaut was the first woman in
This October marks 50 years since a heavily shielded spacecraft, the Soviet Union’s Venera 9, parachuted into the atmosphere of Venus. Then, having landed, it did something extraordinary: it beamed ba
On 2 November 2000, a US astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts became the first full-time crew of the International Space Station (ISS). Expedition 1’s Bill Shepherd, Sergei Krikalev and Yuri Gidzenko
After looking for a new challenge to conquer, I stumbled upon the coolest one of all…
Laura London, 41, lives in north London and is a professional magician. I saw magic for the first time when I was eight and was instantly obsessed. After that, I spent all my pocket money on tricks. I
Once Upon a Time in Space Monday 9.00pm BBC Two
For 50 years, Thunderbirds has been thrilling fans with daring rescues and unforgettable heroes. We look back at why International Rescue still has a place in our hearts
