Edinburgh: Space Data Capital

Dr Murray Collins and journalist Kim McAllister reveal why Edinburgh is on course to become the space data capital of Europe, in association with Picture Zero.From satellite data to space robots and even landing on comets - they interview experts from across Scotland.Professors, business leaders and students share insights from their work in space and satellite technology in Edinburgh and across the world.www.ed.ac.ukwww.ed.ac.uk/bayeswww.ddi.ac.ukTwitter.com/murraybcollinstwitter.com/kimmcallisterThanks to Royal Society of Edinburgh, Young Academy of Scotland & Space Intelligenc

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Edinburgh: Space Data Capital

Deep Space

April 27, 2020 • Kim McAllister • Season 1 • Episode 5

We're looking out into the universe with two astonishing experts - one lands spaceships on comets and the other grows microbes on meteorites in the International Space Station.

Both are based in Edinburgh.

Colin Snodgrass is leading the next UK deep space mission called Comet Interceptor. This will catch a comet as it enters the solar system to find out what the planets looked like when they were formed.

Professor Charles Cockell - astrobiologist - discusses whether there is life on Mars and how he intends to prove it either way.

Presenters Dr Murray Collins, space lead at the Bayes Centre, and journalist Kim McAllister discuss what excites them about space - listen out for Murray's impression of Patrick Moore, from The Sky at Night...