The space race is set to heat up in 2024 as Japan, China, India reach for the stars, or literally, the Moon. 

But what exactly is the space race and why is it that more countries are increasingly interested in sending their spacecraft into orbit? Professor Erick Lansard NTU’s School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering explains.

Presented by: Audrey Siek

Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

Graphics credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

The space race is set to heat up in 2024 as Japan, China, India reach for the stars, or literally, the Moon. 
But what exactly is the space race and why is it that more countries are increasingly interested in sending their spacecraft into orbit? Professor Erick Lansard NTU’s School of Electrical &amp; Electronic Engineering explains.
Presented by: Audrey Siek
Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (<a href="mailto:ykaiting@sph.com.sg">ykaiting@sph.com.sg</a>)
Graphics credits: pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors

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Start your day with the stories shaping Singapore &mdash; and your place in it.
Join Neil Humphreys and Audrey Siek as they cover the biggest headlines, trending topics, and everyday conversations, unpacked through fresh perspectives, expert insights, and engaging discussion. From current affairs and social issues to lifestyle trends and community voices, each segment offers a different lens on what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; and what&rsquo;s worth your attention.
And it&rsquo;s not just talk &mdash; it&rsquo;s your voice. Through polls, messages, and live call-ins, listeners are part of the conversation, sharing their views and shaping the discussion in real time. With a mix of clarity, curiosity, and personality, Let&rsquo;s Talk, Singapore keeps you informed, connected, and ready for the day ahead.