Like the birth of the universe, the Dunedin Space Programme has arrived with a big bang. Programme organiser Amadeo Enriquez Ballestero said potential astronauts would be tested every Friday in Dunedin. The programme was designed to get children enjoying science and was riding a wave of popularity for astronomy. The programme was in its first year and recruiting members. Source: ODT/YouTube
Dunedin Space Programme Zorb experiment
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Dunedin Space Programme Zorb experiment
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