Jun 04 2020 44 mins 160
On Saturday, 30 May, space enthusiasts around the world held their breathe as the first commercially built rocket to carry people into orbit lifted off from Florida. On board were two American astronauts heading for the International Space Center – and this joint mission involving NASA and SpaceX has thus far been a success. In this episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast, aeronautical engineer Steve Bullock and space enthusiast Andrew Glester explain why this launch is an important milestone and what it means for the future of space travel. Video offers a unique opportunity for physicists to present complex ideas in a way that is accessible to a wide range of people. In this episode, the theoretical physicist and YouTuber Sabine Hossenfelder talks about her YouTube channel “Science without the gobbledygook” – and gives some top tips about how to make physics videos for a general audience, including some advice about using a green screen.
