Bright Sparks

What contributions has Irish science made to unraveling the mysteries of the universe through space exploration and astronomy? Prof. Shane Bergin learns the history of the observatory in Birr, where he finds out the importance of studying the heavens, and meets the Irish scientists working in the orbit of Earth, Mars and even The Sun. From astronauts in the making to developing sun cream for rockets, Shane uncovers some of the intricacies that are involved for our scientists in space exploration.