In this episode, I am joined by Anastasia Stepanova, a space journalist and space scientist completing her PhD in Space Resources. She was the first female test participant in a dry immersion experiment and was a mission specialist in international isolation for the SIRIUS19 mission.

We explored the hardest challenges with space exploration, the missions she’s taken part of and the importance of female voices in science, and life beyond our planet.

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OUTLINE
00:00:00 - Exploring the Challenges of Space Exploration
00:03:49 - The Humility of a Cosmonaut Professor
00:07:32 - Challenges of Recruiting Martian Crew
00:11:10 - Successful Crew Collaboration
00:15:00 - The Hydrophobic Bath Experiment
00:18:57 - Pushing for Female Participation in Space Experiments
00:21:45 - Solving the Challenge of Bathroom Facilities for Women in Space
00:22:24 - Evolving Perception of Space Exploration
00:22:32 - The Importance of Space Journalism
00:26:40 - Civilian Space Flights and Fulfilling Dreams
00:30:40 - The Importance of Proper Space Training and Collaboration on Earth
00:34:22 - The Search for Intelligent Life Beyond Earth
00:38:10 - The Challenges of Advanced Technology in Space Travel
00:42:08 - The Challenge of Reporting Mental Health in Astronaut Training
00:45:45 - Hazards of Space Tourism

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