The Drawing Room

Space on earth: Life at Concordia research station


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It’s the closest thing to space we have here on Earth; extreme isolation and confinement, limited communication. No plants or animals to be seen. Months of total darkness and only 12 other people to talk to for a year.

It’s the Concordia research station in Antarctica and if you’re feeling claustrophobic, then maybe being an astronaut isn't for you. 

But for Dr Meganne Christian spending a year at the research station helped her realise her dream of becoming an astronaut.

Guests:

Dr Meganne Christian, Reserve Astronaut

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