When did James May on the Moon first air on television?
James May on the Moon first aired on BBC Two on the 21st of June 2009. It later aired on BBC America in the United States on the 10th of November 2009.
Questions about James May on the Moon
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Which Apollo astronauts did James May interview in James May on the Moon?
James May interviewed three Apollo moonwalkers: Harrison Schmitt, Alan Bean, and Charlie Duke.
What physical experiences did James May undergo in James May on the Moon?
May experienced weightlessness and G-forces similar to those of a Saturn V rocket launch. He also flew to the stratosphere as a passenger in a Lockheed U-2 spy plane.
Who piloted the U-2 spy plane in James May on the Moon?
Major John "Cabi" Cabigas served as May's instructor pilot aboard the Lockheed U-2.
What could James May see from the stratosphere in the U-2 flight?
From the stratosphere, May was able to view the curvature of the Earth and the atmosphere.
What BBC Four documentary covered James May's training for the U-2 flight?
James May at the Edge of Space, a BBC Four documentary, covered his training for the Lockheed U-2 stratosphere flight.