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Radio 4,28 Jun 2026,30 mins

Life after the International Space Station

The World This Weekend

Available for 28 days

For years the International Space Station has stood as the pinnacle of international scientific collaboration. As it nears the end of its life, we examine what humanity stands to lose as tech titans replace governments in space. We hear from a former head of mission control, British astronaut Tim Peake, and former commander of the ISS Luca Parmitano, recently announced as pilot for next year's Artemis III mission.

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