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:

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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:

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

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In Episode 97, join us as we journey into the world of astrobiology and space exploration with Dr. Michaela Musilova. Michaela has been the Commander of over 30 simulated missions to the Moon and Mars, in collaboration with NASA and many international organizations. She is currently Global Faculty at the International Space University, Ambassador for Space ScAvengers and the Head of Research of NEEDRONIX. As an astrobiologist and analog astronaut from Slovakia, Dr. Musilova shares insights into her groundbreaking research and the importance of diversity within teams. Discover her visionary project, Astro Seven Summits, and how she's breaking barriers in space exploration right here on Earth!

OUTLINE:

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00:52 Into to Michaela Musilova

01:10 The Eclipse

03:25 Astro Seven Summits Project

06:18 Hi Seas

13:44 How would we ACTUALLY live on Mars?

22:02 Selecting teams

26:42 Lessons learnt

34:35 Science communication

35:10 Michaela’s story

40:30 Where are the Aliens?

43:46 Wrap Up & Socials

Connect with Dr. Michaela Musilová:

Website: https://michaelamusilova.com

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astroMichaela/

X: https://twitter.com/astro_Michaela

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-michaela-musilova/

Support Astro Seven Summits: https://chuffed.org/project/astrosevensummits

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