Summary Whicker visits Kourou, Guiana, the resting place of Blue Streak - intended to be Britain's first independent nuclear deterrent, but shelved in 1960. Meanwhile, France's desolate multi-million pound space station supports a new town where 6,000 scientists live on double salaries, gentle taxes and the hope of one day having something to launch.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Harold Robbins Alan Whicker Ben Novak
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Jul 25, 1971
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Production companies : Yorkshire Television (YTV)
Summary Whicker visits Kourou, Guiana, the resting place of Blue Streak - intended to be Britain's first independent nuclear deterrent, but shelved in 1960. Meanwhile, France's desolate multi-million pound space station supports a new town where 6,000 scientists live on double salaries, gentle taxes and the hope of one day having something to launch.
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Jul 25, 1971
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Production companies : Yorkshire Television (YTV)