The Sky at Night · SEASON 7

Space Stations for Mars

Episode 2 · 1963-02-20

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A Russian astronomer has suggested that the two moons of Mars might be artificial space stations. Patrick Moore discusses the peculiarities of the Red Planet's satellites and considers whether they might be used as staging points for future manned exploration of Mars.

Season 7 episodes

1. Space '631963-01-23 2. Space Stations for Mars1963-02-20 3. Venus Revealed1963-03-20 4. Exploding Stars1963-04-14 5. Science Fiction and Science Fact1963-05-17 6. Birth of the Planets1963-06-12 7. The Active Moon1963-07-16 8. Superflare1963-08-13 9. Moon Base1963-09-10 10. Measuring the Universe1963-10-11 11. Jupiter Disturbed1963-11-08 12. Star Myths1963-12-13