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Planetary Radio

A Teenager in Space?

Airdate: Monday, May 24, 2004
Running Time: 00:28:50
Listen: Windows Media | MP3

Meet the young man who could become the first teen in space. In addition, the Planetary Society's Lou Friedman reflects on China's space exploration plans as he prepares to travel there, and brings us up to date on the Solar Sail's progress. Emily Lakdawalla says we shouldn't fear the solar wind, and Bruce Betts has an...interesting...new name for a comet.

Guests

• Justin Houchin, a 17-year-old from Sunland, California, could be the first teenager in space

Related Information

• China National Space Administration website
• COSMOS 1 The First Solar Sail: Mission Homepage
• First Teenager in Space website
• Traveling Space Museum