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Dec 2023
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51. Tim Peake: Will humans colonise Mars...

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What is the future of human space exploration? Will people live on Mars in our life time? Are there plans to grow human organs on the moon? British astronaut Tim Peake joins Rory and Alastair to discuss everything from his time in the army, to the geopolitics of space exploration, to the future of colonising other planets. TRIP Plus:  Become a member of Th ... Show More
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