1969: Was the MOON LANDING Worth the Money? | Panorama | BBC Archive

In the immediate aftermath of the Apollo 11 moon landing, James Mossman is joined by economist Barbara Ward, chemist Professor George Porter, science fiction writer Brian Aldiss and historian Hugh Trevor-Roper, to discuss whether - in the cold light of day, once that initial sense of awe and wonder has subsided - the moon landing will really change anything back on Earth.

In short, was the moon landing a waste of money?

This clip is from Panorama, originally broadcast 21 July, 1969.


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