David Whitehouse
Astrophysicist and science writer who describes the Artemis II mission and observations of the moon's far side.
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Apr 11, 2026 • 22min
Spectator Out Loud: Catherine Ostler, Paul Wood, John Power & David Whitehouse
Catherine Ostler, former Tatler editor and author of The Renoir Girls, muses on courtroom drama, art and hidden histories. John Power, writer and walking enthusiast, urges teenage boys to swap screens for the Kent coast and long hikes. David Whitehouse, astrophysicist and science writer, describes Artemis II and sightings of the moon's far side. Paul Wood discusses the unpredictable geopolitics around Iran and Trump.
Apr 7, 2026 • 27min
Americano: what can Artemis II tell us about the wonders of the moon?
David Whitehouse, astroscientist and writer, explains the complexity and symbolism of Artemis II. He breaks down the rocket and free‑return trajectory. He discusses astronaut selection and training. He explores communications challenges, the half-century gap since Apollo, the new space rivalry with China, and the moon’s lasting cultural and biological influence.
Apr 3, 2026 • 27min
What can Artemis II tell us about the wonders of the moon?
David Whitehouse, astroscientist and science writer, breaks down Artemis II and its moon ambitions. He explains the Space Launch System, timing with a full moon, and the mission’s tricky communications and tests. He also discusses why lunar exploration paused for 50 years, the US-China race for the moon, and how Artemis shapes long-term thinking about Mars and human curiosity.
