Russian probes fly by Halley's comet

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Duration: 00:58

In 1986 the Russian Vega probes captured close-up images of Halley's comet in preparation for the European Giotto probe.

Available since Mon 6 Sep 2010

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Presenter
Judith Hann
Presenter
Peter Macann
Presenter
Maggie Philbin
Presenter
Howard Stableford
Director
Nigel Finnis

This clip is from

Tomorrow's World Series 21, 06/03/1986

The team reports on new keyboards, biodegradable oil, and a trans-Atlantic powerboat.

First broadcast: 06 Mar 1986

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