exploration

For PBS Kids, a series rooted in weather exploration was a natural extension to its current slate of programming.

“Our goal is to put on a good experience and pass on knowledge of exploration, conservation and also mindfulness,” he said.

It also wants a more "pragmatic" approach to exploration licensing than the UK Labour government's blanket ban introduced last year.

Learning about the Moon - which is seen to have the potential to become a base for further space exploration - is the "logical first step", he said.

The Labour government has committed to banning new exploration licences.