The Sky at Night

Your monthly journey through the fascinating world of space and astronomy with the latest thinking on what's out there in space and what you can see in the night sky.

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Status	Returning Series
Original Name	The Sky at Night
First Air Date	April 24, 1957
Last Air Date	August 15, 2025
Seasons	69
Episodes	844
Episode Runtime	NaNmin
Language	English
Original Language	English
Production Countries	United Kingdom
Production Companies
Networks	BBC Four

S69E07

Brits in Space

Three, two, one, lift off! This edition launches into the extraordinary - and extraterrestrial - world of astronaut training, discovering what it truly takes to become a European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut. As Europe looks to play a more prominent role in space exploration, we shine a spotlight on the candidates who are pushing boundaries and preparing to represent Great Britain and Northern Ireland amongst the stars.

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