In this milestone episode, we had the honour of speaking with Nicole Stott, a retired NASA astronaut, artist, and author. Nicole shared her inspiring journey, including her space missions on ISS Expedition 20 and 21, and STS-128 and STS-133. We explored her unique experiences, such as participating in the first live tweet-up from space and painting with watercolour in microgravity. Nicole also discussed her post-NASA work, including her book "Back To Earth" and her co-founding of the Space for Art Foundation. Her story is a testament to the power of persistence and the importance of inspiring the next generation of space enthusiasts.

OUTLINE:

Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.

00:14 Intro to Nicole Stott

01:00 Episode 100/how Ben and Nicole met

02:35 Impact of astronauts

05:27 Females in space

10:00 Favourite mission?

13:32 Painting in space

16:50 Role of art and creativity in space

19:40 Polaris Dawn & SpaceX/Public Private Partnerships

24:00 Artemis

27:20 Bringing benefits of space

28:05 “Back to Earth” https://www.npsdiscovery.com/book-back-to-earth

31:44 Seeing Earth from space

35:40 Sharing Experiences

37:10 Blue Origin’s vision for the future

38:48 Cosmic perspective

41:37 Final thought from Nicole - “Stay curious!”

44:54 Wrap up and socials

Connect with Nicole Stott:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astro_nicole & https://www.instagram.com/spaceforartfoundation/

Website: https://www.npsdiscovery.com/

X: https://x.com/Astro_Nicole

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In episode 99, we had the privilege of hearing the remarkable journey of Dr. Eiman Jahangir, Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University and aspiring astronaut. From being a finalist for NASA's Astronaut Candidate program to winning a ticket to space through a raffle with MoonDAO, Dr. Jahangir's story is a testament to the power of persistence and the limitless possibilities of space exploration. Winning a ticket to space from over 2,200 participants, his journey serves as an inspiring reminder that dreams can indeed take flight. Tune in to hear more about his extraordinary adventures and the exciting future that lies ahead.

OUTLINE:

Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.

00:00 Introduction to

00:49 Lucky Numbers!

01:40 MoonDao and how it will get Eiman to Space

06:50 How Eiman entered the raffle

08:40 Navigating Crypto

11:10 Applying for NASA

15:24 Space Tourism - health barriers

18:33 Phycological impact on Space Tourism

22:10 Analogue astronaut experiences

23:44 Blue Origin timeline and launch prep

25:50 Personal aspirations for the experience

29:52 Wrap Up and Socials

Connect with Dr Eiman Jahangir:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DrEJahangir

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drejahangir

X: https://twitter.com/DrEJahangir

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In Episode 98, Ben speaks with Andrew Parris, a space industry veteran who worked at NASA for over a decade. Andrew shares captivating stories from his time with the Space Shuttle and International Space Station missions, including his travels to Moscow and the Baikonur Cosmodrome. He also discusses his transition into commercial spaceflight and space communication, highlighting his work with innovative space organizations like The Inspired 24, Uplift Aerospace's Space+, and Axiom Space. Join the conversation to explore Andrew's fascinating journey through space exploration, mentorship, and his ongoing commitment to democratizing space for everyone.

OUTLINE:

Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.

00:58 Intro to Andrew

01:30 Andrew’s Space Origin Moment

03:08 Working for NASA

08:48 Inspiration 4 and Inspired 24

11:42 The work of Inspired 24

15:30 World View - Andrews Path to Space?

19:00 Importance of building a crew on Earth

20:01 The Overview Effect

23:45 Maximising Overview Effect through Photo’s/video

26:14 Time Management

30:20 Predictions for Space Tourism Industry

32:30 Breaking News

32:35 Wrap Up and Socials

Connect with Andrew Parris:

Website: https://theinspired24.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_inspired_24/

X: https://twitter.com/aparrisx

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