"But he would tell us more, he would go into depth, he would take us on a journey through space and we can't ask for better than that really, " said space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock.

BBC: Tributes paid to Sir Patrick Moore

In this role Crane served as host and producer of "Bloomberg Brink, " a show highlighting cutting-edge technology and new ideas, and "The Next Space Race, " taking viewers on a journey through the thriving space exploration industry.

CNN: CNN Profiles - Rachel Crane - Correspondent

In its journey through space, Earth is bombarded by a hailstorm of comets, meteors and asteroids.

WSJ: Asteroid to Narrowly Miss Earth Next Week