David Bowie's Major Tom identified as Major Tom Brough from film synopsis

David Bowie's fictional astronaut, Major Tom, has been identified as Major Tom Brough. This revelation comes from a synopsis for an unmade film found within Bowie's archive. The synopsis details "British jet-ace.....Major Tom Brough" involved in a plot to fake the Moon landings, referencing lyrics from "Space Oddity." The archive, containing 90,000 items, opens to the public on September 13. The V&A East Storehouse will house the extensive archive, offering insights into Bowie's creative process and unrealized projects, including costumes, instruments, and artwork.