Podcast appearances and mentions of Peggy Whitson

News in Simple Turkish/Basit Türkçe ile Haberler

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 25:00

On this episode, we review the Axiom 2 launch and docking to the ISS after riding up on Crew Dragon 'Freedom' and a brand new Falcon 9! (A rare sight these days). Lots of great 1sts on this mission, including a great crew of four that will spend 8 total days on station before returning to Earth for splashdown. We'll also share our thoughts on why the International Space Station really is the original 'gateway' for humanity post-cold war. And with the boom in New Space business and lower cost to access space, the Space Station will usher us into the age of commercial space stations and Artemis with the Lunar Gateway! But it didn't seem like that 10 years ago...alot has happened since then... Let us know what you think, and if you have any thoughts on how influencial the space station has been, and will continue to be in its final decade of service. Email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com SOURCES: https://www.npr.org/2023/05/22/1177567288/spacex-nasa-peggy-whitson-iss-international-space-station https://www.nasa.gov/feature/nasa-station-astronaut-record-holders https://www.floridatoday.com/story/tech/science/space/2023/05/17/spacex-launch-axiom-2-ready-private-astronauts-rocket/70207790007/ https://www.thenationalnews.com/uae/2022/07/26/who-is-emirati-astronaut-sultan-al-neyadi-2/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SpaceX_Crew-6 https://www.britannica.com/topic/International-Space-Station -------------------------- Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)! Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors: • Caldera Lab • Manscaped • AG3D Printing Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook Support the podcast: • Get 20% OFF at Caldera Lab - use code SPACE or go to calderalab.com/SPACE • Get 20% OFF@manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code SPACE at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod #sponsored • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - ag3dprinting.etsy.com • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net #space #rocket #podcast #people #spacex #moon #science #3dprinting #nasa #tothemoon #spacetravel #spaceexploration #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #alien #stem #listenable #iss #alienlife #astronomy #astrophysics (0:00) Introduction to today's episode. (2:02) Today's Topic. (3:17) The axiom 2 mission took off. (5:26)The last time a Saudi astronaut went to space was in 1985. (7:35)Peggy Whitson is dominating time in space, and it's a busy time. (12:24)Blue Origin and the Elon Factor. (14:23) What the International Space Station has already done as an example of humanity. (16:06)It also provides in this next era a gateway for other nations to send their first astronauts. (18:24)What we need more and more is people believing in something. (20:41) The boom of progress in the space industry. Timestamps generated by AI (otter.ai)

24 Mayıs 2023 Çarşamba

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 2:59

To enjoy all 100+ episodes, please subscribe on https://anchor.fm/turkish-learners-network/subscribe We publish new episodes weekly! Basit Türkçe ile Haberler / News in Simple Turkish by Turkish Learners Network Basit Türkçe ile Haberler'in yeni bölümüne hoş geldiniz. Fırlatmak: v. Launch Uzay: Space Yörünge: Orbit Deney: Experiment Kütle çekimi: Gravity Kök hücre: Stem cell Bugün 24 Mayıs 2023 Çarşamba. Suudi Arabistan'ın İlk Kadın Astronotu SpaceX roketi Falcon 9 ikinci seyahatine pazar günü başladı. Falcon 9, Florida'daki Kennedy Uzay Merkezi'nden fırlatıldı. Uluslararası Uzay İstasyonu ISS'ye gidiyor. AX-2 görevi eski NASA astronotu Peggy Whitson tarafından yönetiliyor. Astronot John Shoffner da uzaya gidiyor. Shoffner bu yolculuk için SpaceX'e ödeme yaptı. Yani o bir uzay turisti. Geçen yıl nisan ayında SpaceX ilk defa tamamı özel astronot takımını uzaya gönderdi. O yolculuk Dünya yörüngesine turistik seyahatlerde bir kilometre taşıydı. Florida'dan yola çıkan rokette Suudi Arabistan'dan Rayyanah Barnawi ve Ali al-Qarni de var. Rayyanah Barnawi Suudi Arabistan'ın ilk kadın astronotu. İki Suudi astronot, ISS'de 14 deney yapacak. Deneyler; insan araştırmaları, hücre bilimleri ve mikro kütle çekimi konularında olacak. Barnawi, meme kanseri araştırmalarına odaklanacak. Çünkü Barnawi kanserli kök hücre araştırmalarında uzmanlaşmış bir bilim insanı. Astronotlar, yerdeki 12.000 Suudi öğrenciyle de deneyler yapacak. Geleceğin bilim insanlarına ve astronot adaylarına ilham vermeyi hedefliyorlar. Dinlediğiniz için teşekkürler! Lütfen bu bölümü Türkçe öğrenen diğer kişilerle de paylaşın! Yeni bölümde görüşmek dileğiyle, hoşça kalın!

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BEST OF TST 2/6/23 - Crotch Rocket: A Small Step Backwards for Women

The Secret Teachings

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 120:01

Becoming an astronaut now or in the past was and remains a strict and demanding process. One needs 1,000 hours of pilot-in-command time in a jet aircraft, or two years of relevant professional training, along with a master's degree in STEM fields (not all degrees count), or a Ph.D. and test pilot training, etc. This is just to apply, not to mention 20/20 vision and meeting strict anthropometric requirements, before going through years of tough training. Astronauts are, in essence, the best of the best. And since American space work in particular got off the ground both men and women have made an impact in areas where others would simply not succeed. Therefore it is odd that Jeff Bezos is using his Blue Origin New Shepard rocket, actually shaped like a real penis, to shoot his girlfriend, Lauren Sánchez, and a crew of women into a suborbital flight for 15 minutes in the name of ‘women'. Sánchez, who is a trained pilot, will lead the crew, stating: “It's going to be women who are making a difference in the world and who are impactful and have a message to send.” But perhaps Bezos, Sánchez, and corporate media have forgotten about the countless pioneering women from all over the world who have already done what Blue Origin seeks to do as part of what could be just a PR stunt using women as the hook - Bezos, after all, did cheat on his ex-wife. For example, Kalpana Chawla, the first Indian astronaut, with two advanced engineering degrees and a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering, pioneered vertical take-off and landing concepts now being used by… SpaceX and Bezos' Blue Origin. Peggy Whitson holds the record for the most cumulative days in space period at 665. Christina Koch holds the record for the longest extended stay in space for a woman - 328 days. She also participated with Jessica Meir in the first all-female spacewalk. Kate Rubins was the first astronaut period to sequence DNA in space. Eileen Collins earned four degrees in STEM, economics and management while finding time to become a U.S. AF pilot, and eventually become the first woman ever to pilot a space shuttle. She also docked with the Russian space station and facilitated the deployment of the Chandra X-ray Observatory. The first African American woman in space, Mae Jemison, born in 1956 in Alabama went on to earn an engineering degree in her teens, and a doctorate shortly after, before becoming an astronaut and carrying out 44 science experiments in space. Nicole Mann become the first Native woman in space in 2022. Then there is the first American woman in space, Sally Ride, with a Ph.D. in physics and several NASA missions to her name. She also investigated the Challenger disaster and the Columbia crash. The first two women in space, however, were Russian, paving the way for all others: Valentina Tereshkova and Svetlana Savitskaya. Dismissing this inspiring history demeans and degrades and erases women from history.

Peggy Whitson

#MulherDeFibra

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 4:42

Peggy Whitson é bioquímica e astronauta. Primeira mulher a comandar uma missão na Estação Espacial Internacional (ISS), também detém o recorde de ser a astronauta da NASA a passar mais dias no espaço – 665 dias! –, e de ter sido a mulher mais velha a fazer uma viagem espacial, aos 56 anos. Nascida em 1960, no Iowa, EUA, Peggy Whitson era filha de fazendeiros e cresceu em uma fazenda. Bacharel em biologia e química, se tornou doutora em bioquímica em 1986. Whitson trabalhava há oito anos para a NASA, como bioquímica e pesquisadora em diversas áreas, antes de se candidatar para o programa de treinamento de astronautas, em 1996. O treinamento durou dois anos, e Whitson fez sua primeira viagem espacial em 2002, a bordo da nave Endeavour. Após 185 dias no espaço, Peggy Whitson voltou à Terra. Em sua segunda viagem espacial, em 2007, Whitson entrou para a história como a primeira mulher a comandar uma missão na ISS. Ao encerramento desta missão, com um total acumulado de 377 dias no espaço, Whitson se tornou a mulher a passar mais tempo fora da Terra. Seu terceiro voo rumo à ISS ocorreu em novembro de 2016, e ela se tornou a primeira mulher a comandar duas missões na estação espacial; aos 56 anos de idade, Peggy fazia história também como a mulher mais velha a ir ao espaço. A viagem se tornaria histórica ainda outra vez, já que Peggy Whitson só voltaria para a Terra em setembro de 2017, após 289 dias, conquistando o recorde feminino para mais tempo no espaço em uma única viagem. (Esse recorde foi quebrado por Christina Koch (#mulherdefibra) em 2020, após seus 328 dias fora da Terra.) Tendo passado 665 dias no espaço, Whitson é considerada a astronauta mais experiente da NASA, independente de gênero. Com mais de 60 horas de caminhadas espaciais e um currículo impressionante, Peggy Whitson se aposentou da NASA em 2018, mas continua ativa, trabalhando em uma empresa privada de voos espaciais, a Axiom Space.

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Jim Nantz on his last Final Four (March 30, 2023)

Houston Matters

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 50:48

On Thursday's show: We learn why a vote was postponed over the City of Houston's plan to add a new Conservation District to its preservation ordinance to protect neighborhoods whose history has been wiped out by years of redevelopment. Also this hour: Jim Nantz is calling his last Final Four on CBS this weekend and doing it right here in Houston where he attended the University of Houston and worked at KUHF. We talk with the longtime broadcaster about his Houston connections and memories of college basketball tournaments past. Then, we talk with Peggy Whitson, America's most experienced astronaut. She's logged 665 cumulative days in space and will add to that number soon as the commander of an Axiom Space mission slated for early May. And a new exhibit celebrates the life and impact of Houstonian Walter Hopps, the founding director of the Menil Collection.

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Peggy Whitson | Ex-NASA Astronaut & Ax-2 Space Mission Commander | Give Her Space

The Brand is Female

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 33:03

Today, on the podcast, to highlight International Women's Day, host Eva Hartling speaks with Peggy Whitson, the NASA astronaut who has achieved the most days in space for any man or woman in the world. With a total of 665 days in space, Whitson also holds the record for the oldest woman spacewalker and the most spacewalks by a woman. Whitson is a biochemistry researcher and retired NASA astronaut; she is a consultant for Axiom Space, the company building the next International Space Station for which she has been selected to be commander of Axiom Mission 2, the second all-private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, set to launch in May of this year. On her next space mission, she will become the first female commander of a private space mission, adding to her accomplishment as the first female commander of the ISS, the only woman to serve as ISS commander twice, and the first woman, nonmilitary chief of NASA's Astronaut Office. Peggy was recognized as TIME 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2018. Please note this episode was recorded before the Ax-2 mission was announced.........This season of our podcast is brought to you by TD Canada Women in Enterprise. TD is proud to support women entrepreneurs and help them achieve success and growth through its program of educational workshops, financing and mentorship opportunities! Find out how you can benefit from their support! Visit: TBIF: thebrandisfemale.com // TD Women in Enterprise: td.com/ca/en/business-banking/small-business/women-in-business // Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thebrandisfemale

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Space Commander Wants More Women in Science

News For Kids

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 5:20

Today is International Women's Day: a day for women and girls everywhere, from your mother, to your sister, to the President of Taiwan! 今天是世界婦女節，是給全世界女性的節日！ So we're going to look at one very special woman. Her name is Dr. Peggy Whitson, and she's an astronaut. 今天我們要聊聊 Peggy Whitson 博士，她是一位太空人。 Did you know only a quarter of all science jobs in the world are done by women right now? That's not very many… 目前全球在科學界工作的人，只有四分之一是女性。 There's a place up in space called the International Space Station. It always needs a "commander": a big boss in charge of keeping everyone safe. 太空中有個地方叫做國際太空站，這裡需要一位指揮官，確保大家的安全。 In 2007, Dr. Whitson became the International Space Station's first ever female commander! Whitson 博士在 2007 年成為了國際太空站的第一位女性指揮官！ So far, she's spent nearly 666 days in space. That's longer than any other woman ever! 她在太空中待了 666 天，是待在太空中最久的女性。 Dr. Whitson wants to help women and girls aim for the moon and reach for the stars! Now, thanks to her hard work, more girls might want to work in science, and maybe even fly to space! Whitson 博士想要幫助女性追求太空夢。也許現在會有更多女生也想要進入科學界工作，甚至上太空去！ Here's to Dr. Peggy Whitson. Happy International Women's Day, everyone! ________________________________ Vocabulary 這位女博士不光是太空人，還是太空站的指揮官。 1. science 科學 People seem to believe that boys are better at natural science. 大家好像都認為男生比較擅長自然科學。 I don't think that's true. 我覺得不見得。 2. sister 姊妹 Both of my sisters excel in math and science. 我的兩個妹妹數理科都很棒。 Do they plan to be scientists? 她們想當科學家嗎？ 3. space 太空 One of them wants to be an astronaut. 其中一個想當太空人。 Flying to space? 飛到太空嗎？ That's so cool! 很酷呢！ 4. moon 月球 Yeah, she'd like to visit the Moon someday. 對啊，她希望有一天去月球。 Will she invite us? 她會邀請我們嗎？ No, not you. 不會邀請你。 Me, perhaps. 也許會找我。我們來讀讀今天的單字。 science 科學 sister 姊妹 space 太空 moon 月球 ________________________________ Quiz 1. Who is International Women's Day for? A: Female astronauts B: Women and girls everywhere C: The President of Taiwan 2. What did the International Space Station finally get in 2007? A: Its first hospital B: Its first tooth C: Its first female commander 3. So far, how long has Dr. Whitson spent in space? A: 600 days B: 666 days C: 606 days Answers 1. B 2. C 3. B

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TST 2/6/23 - Crotch Rocket: A Small Step Backwards for Women

The Secret Teachings

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 120:01

Becoming an astronaut now or in the past was and remains a strict and demanding process. One needs 1,000 hours of pilot-in-command time in a jet aircraft, or two years of relevant professional training, along with a master's degree in STEM fields (not all degrees count), or a Ph.D. and test pilot training, etc. This is just to apply, not to mention 20/20 vision and meeting strict anthropometric requirements, before going through years of tough training. Astronauts are, in essence, the best of the best. And since American space work in particular got off the ground both men and women have made an impact in areas where others would simply not succeed. Therefore it is odd that Jeff Bezos is using his Blue Origin New Shepard rocket, actually shaped like a real penis, to shoot his girlfriend, Lauren Sánchez, and a crew of women into a suborbital flight for 15 minutes in the name of ‘women'. Sánchez, who is a trained pilot, will lead the crew, stating: “It's going to be women who are making a difference in the world and who are impactful and have a message to send.” But perhaps Bezos, Sánchez, and corporate media have forgotten about the countless pioneering women from all over the world who have already done what Blue Origin seeks to do as part of what could be just a PR stunt using women as the hook - Bezos, after all, did cheat on his ex-wife. For example, Kalpana Chawla, the first Indian astronaut, with two advanced engineering degrees and a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering, pioneered vertical take-off and landing concepts now being used by… SpaceX and Bezos' Blue Origin. Peggy Whitson holds the record for the most cumulative days in space period at 665. Christina Koch holds the record for the longest extended stay in space for a woman - 328 days. She also participated with Jessica Meir in the first all-female spacewalk. Kate Rubins was the first astronaut period to sequence DNA in space. Eileen Collins earned four degrees in STEM, economics and management while finding time to become a U.S. AF pilot, and eventually become the first woman ever to pilot a space shuttle. She also docked with the Russian space station and facilitated the deployment of the Chandra X-ray Observatory. The first African American woman in space, Mae Jemison, born in 1956 in Alabama went on to earn an engineering degree in her teens, and a doctorate shortly after, before becoming an astronaut and carrying out 44 science experiments in space. Nicole Mann become the first Native woman in space in 2022. Then there is the first American woman in space, Sally Ride, with a Ph.D. in physics and several NASA missions to her name. She also investigated the Challenger disaster and the Columbia crash. The first two women in space, however, were Russian, paving the way for all others: Valentina Tereshkova and Svetlana Savitskaya. Dismissing this inspiring history demeans and degrades and erases women from history.

Charlie Bolden on Pathways to Space

Kathy Sullivan Explores

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 26:38

Charles Frank Bolden Jr. is a retired US Marine Corps Major General and former NASA astronaut. After flying on four space shuttle missions—STS-61-C, STS-31, STS-45, and STS-60—Charlie was appointed by former President, Barack Obama, to serve as the 12th Administrator of NASA from 2009 to 2017, making him the first African American to head the agency permanently. Today, Charlie is the Founder and CEO Emeritus of the Charles F. Bolden Group, a consortium of accomplished leaders founded in 2017 to foster international collaboration in making life better for all humanity. Charlie joins me today to discuss the qualities aspiring astronauts need to cultivate to be chosen for modern space programs. You'll hear about his career at NASA and the characteristics he thinks made him a NASA astronaut. He explores how the dawn of the new space age may change selection preferences for would-be astronauts. You'll also learn the value of being a team player and why being a jack-of-all-trades is essential to becoming an astronaut of today and tomorrow. “You will be technicians, scientists, and researchers all in one—and that's the kind of people we're going to be looking for.” - Charlie Bolden This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores: Qualities and characteristics NASA looked for in astronaut candidates in the 1980s Civil rights in the 1980s and the psychological implications of growing up in the segregated South Why being a team player is a high-value trait for NASA astronauts Diversity as a trait of a high-performing organization Why being a good fighter pilot doesn't necessarily mean being a great astronaut The lack of diversity in NASA's Apollo era and how astronaut selection preferences have changed since How the dawn of commercial spaceflight is changing preferences for would-be astronauts How commercial spacecraft may change the employment prospects of future astronauts The kind of crew NASA may seek for the Artemis program and beyond Jessica Watkins, Kate Rubins, Peggy Whitson, and why researchers may be the astronauts of the future Ridley Scott's The Martian and what it takes to be a modern-day astronaut Resources Mentioned: Book: Riding Rockets: The Outrageous Tales of a Space Shuttle Astronaut by Mike Mullane Our Favorite Quotes: “A great test pilot isn't necessarily going to be a great astronaut; a great test pilot with a big ego is going to be a lousy astronaut.” - Charlie Bolden “The astronauts of today and tomorrow are not going to have the opportunity to train over and over again on something because they'll find that every day is something new.” - Charlie Bolden Related Episodes: The Life of a Visionary with Charlie Bolden The Birth of the New Space Age with Charlie Bolden Connect with Charlie Bolden: The Charles Bolden Group The Charles F. Bolden Group on LinkedIn The Charles F. Bolden Group on Instagram The Charles F. Bolden Group on YouTube The Charles F. Bolden Group on Twitter Charlie Bolden on LinkedIn Charlie Bolden on Twitter Spaceship Not Required I'm Kathy Sullivan, the only person to have walked in space and gone to the deepest point in the ocean. I'm an explorer, and that doesn't always have to involve going to some remote or exotic place. It simply requires a commitment to put curiosity into action. In this podcast, you can explore, reflecting on lessons learned from life so far and from my brilliant and ever-inquisitive guests. We explore together in this very moment from right where you are--spaceship not required. Welcome to Kathy Sullivan Explores. Visit my website at kathysullivanexplores.com to sign up for seven astronaut tips to improving your life on earth and be the first to discover future episodes and learn about more exciting adventures ahead! Don't forget to leave a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts! Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google I Amazon Music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dr. Ruth Gotian with Rhett Power on Power Lunch Live

Power Lunch Live

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 31:44

What do astronauts, Olympic champions, and Nobel laureates do differently that allows them to achieve at such a high level? My guest on my latest episode of Power Lunch Live is Dr. Ruth Gotian who has done extensive research on what makes people very successful. She is an educator, author, coach, and speaker on the subject of optimizing success. She inspires audience members to fear not trying more than they fear failing. Her new book The Success Factor features exclusive interviews with high achievers, including such people as Dr. Tony Fauci NIH/NIAID Institute Director; Dr Mike Brown, Nobel prize winner; Dr Peggy Whitson, Former NASA Chief Astronaut; Maxine Clark, founder and former CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop; and Steve Kerr, eight-time NBA Champion and head coach of the Golden State Warriors. #leadership #performance #success #achievement #100coaches #Mg100

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Ep157 - Peggy Whitson | Space, STEM & Beyond

Talks at Google

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 51:23

Named as one of TIME's Most Influential People (2018), Peggy Whitson has an incredible list of record-breaking accomplishments to her name. She is the first woman to command the International Space Station, twice(!) in 2008 & 2013, the first female and first non-military Chief Astronaut, she has performed 10 spacewalks, the most of any female astronaut, and at 665 days, Dr. Whitson has spent more time in space than any other American. Moderated by Leigh Gallagher. Visit http://g.co/TalksAtGoogle/Whitson to watch the video.

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NASA Looking for More Private Space Missions to ISS

Made of Stars

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 36:33

Wes and Shawn discuss NASA's request for proposals for two more private missions to the ISS, legendary astronaut Peggy Whitson's return to command of a private space mission, the ethical battle between SpaceX's Starlink and environmental law, FRBs and Dark Matter.

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Super Terrific Happy Hour Flower Blood Moon

Made of Stars

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 29:10

This week Wes and Shawn discuss the lunar eclipse that gave the moon a red hue and a really long name. Plus, they talk about two influential women in space news: Peggy Whitson and Nichelle Nichols. And finally, they break down what the latest Mach 17 speeds could one day mean for travel.

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[Histoire de femmes] 4. Peggy Whitson, l'astronaute de tous les records.

Femmes de sciences

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 5:15

Bonjour à tous, Aujourd'hui je vous présente Peggy Whitson, la première femme commande de l'ISS, détentrice du record américain et féminin du plus long temps passé dans l'espace (presque 666 jours). Cet épisode est plus court et contient plus de détails techniques, j'espère que cela vous plaira. Si vous aimez ce contenu, n'hésitez pas à partager et commenter ! Bye bye, Camille Sous-titres en FR/EN sur Youtube !

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Perspective and Overcoming Challenges with NASA Astronaut Suni Williams

Real Learning with Real People

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 65:06

Sunita L. Williams (Suni) was selected as an astronaut by NASA in 1998 and is a veteran of two space missions Expeditions 14/15 and 32/33. She is currently training for the first post-certification mission of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft – the second crewed flight for that vehicle – and her third long duration mission aboard the International Space Station. Williams and her crewmates are working closely with Boeing to develop their new spacecraft systems, which will provide roundtrip crew transportation services to the International Space Station and, along with SpaceX’s CrewDragon, return the ability to launch humans into space from United States soil. Personal Data: Born September 19, 1965 in Euclid, Ohio to Dr. Deepak and Bonnie Pandya. Considers Needham, Massachusetts to be her hometown. Suni and her husband Michael enjoy hanging out with their dogs, working out, working on houses, working on cars, working on airplanes, hiking and camping. Education: Needham High School, Needham, Massachusetts, 1983. Bachelor of Science in Physical Science, U.S. Naval Academy, 1987. Master of Science in Engineering Management, Florida Institute of Technology, 1995. Experience: Williams received her commission as an Ensign in the United States Navy from the United States Naval Academy in May 1987. After a six-month temporary assignment at the Naval Coastal System Command, she received her designation as a Basic Diving Officer and then reported to Naval Aviation Training Command. She was designated a Naval Aviator in July 1989. She then reported to Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 3 for initial H46, Seaknight, training. Upon completion of this training, she was assigned to Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 8 in Norfolk, Virginia, and made overseas deployments to the Mediterranean, Red Sea and the Persian Gulf in support of Desert Shield and Operation Provide Comfort. In September 1992, she was the Officer-in-Charge of an H-46 detachment sent to Miami, Florida for Hurricane Andrew Relief Operations onboard USS Sylvania. Williams was selected for United States Naval Test Pilot School and began the course in January 1993. After graduation in December 1993, she was assigned to the Rotary Wing Aircraft Test Directorate as an H-46 Project Officer, and V-22 Chase Pilot in the T-2. While there, she was also assigned as the squadron Safety Officer and flew test flights in the SH-60B/F, UH-1, AH‑1W, SH-2, VH-3, H-46, CH-53 and the H-57. She has logged more than 3000 flight hours in over 30 different aircraft. NASA Experience: Selected as an astronaut by NASA in June 1998, she reported for training in August 1998. Following the return of Expedition 1, Williams worked within the Robotics branch on the station’s Robotic Arm and the follow-on Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator. As a NEEMO2 crew member, she lived underwater in the Aquarius habitat for 9 days. After her first flight, she served as Deputy Chief of the Astronaut Office. She then supported a long-duration mission as Flight Engineer for Expedition 32 and International Space Station Commander for Expedition 33. Williams has spent a total of 322 days in space on two missions; she ranks second on the all-time U.S. endurance list for females. With 50 hours and 40 minutes, she is second on the list of total cumulative spacewalk time by a female astronaut. Spaceflight Experience: Expedition 14/15 (December 9, 2006 to June 22, 2007). Williams launched with the crew of STS-116 on December 9, 2006, docking with the International Space Station on December 11, 2006. As a member of the Expedition 14 crew, Williams served as Flight Engineer. While onboard, she established a world record for females with four spacewalks totaling 29 hours and 17 minutes. Expedition 32/33 (July 14 to November 18, 2012). Williams launched in July 14, 2012. Williams spent four months conducting research and exploration aboard the orbiting laboratory. She landed in Kazakhstan on November 18, 2012, after spending 127 days in space. With 50 hours and 40 minutes, Williams once again held the record for total cumulative spacewalk time by a female astronaut (has since been overtaken by Peggy Whitson with 10 spacewalks). In addition, Williams, who has spent a total of 322 days in space on two missions, now ranks sixth on the all-time U.S. endurance list, and second all-time for a female astronaut. She is currently training for the first post-certification mission of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft – the second crewed flight for that vehicle – and her third long duration mission aboard the International Space Station. Awards/Honors: Awarded DSSM (2), Legion of Merit, Awarded Navy Commendation Medal (2), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal and various other service awards. Follow Suni and her missions on twitter @astro_williams

Live 119 - Pioneirismo Feminino na Ciência

Papo Evolutivo

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 93:52

A palavra cientista, geralmente, remete a figuras masculinas. As contribuições femininas para o avanço da ciência foram pouco valorizadas ao longo da história da humanidade. Ao longo da história muitas mulheres desempenharam papéis importantes e contribuíram de modo relevante para o avanço científico, em diversas áreas da ciência. No cenário mundial algumas cientistas notáveis foram pioneiras em suas áreas de atuação como Marie Curie, Peggy Whitson e Marie Tharp. No Brasil também há cientistas notáveis como Nise da Silveira, Bertha Lutz e Ana Maria Primavesi, entre outras. Atualmente há um número crescente de mulheres na ciência, apesar de enfrentarem muitos desafios. A atuação das mulheres na ciência tem crescido nas últimas décadas, e vem sendo cada vez mais valorizada, mas ainda é uma área com maior visibilidade masculina. Na atual pandemia que estamos vivendo, muitas mulheres têm ganhado destaque, com grandes contribuições para a ciência. Nesta Live as professoras vão abordar a importância do pioneirismo feminino na ciência. Live transmitida em 01/03/2021

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RotD: 4th February - This week in records: Largest onion bhaji, highest mid-air collision, most zoos visited, longest fingernails, tallest living man, first female commander of the International Space Station, largest organized crime trial

Guinness World Records: Record of the Day

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 47:52

Topics this week include a bed-sized onion bhaji, the woman with fingernails longer than her forearms, the Mafia, the highest-ever plane crash, the tallest living human and the animal fanatic who's visited over 1,200 zoos. Plus, we wish a happy birthday to the awesome astronaut Peggy Whitson!

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"We Need More Dorks" - NASA Engineer Ernie Prado (Classic Episode)

Diabetes Connections with Stacey Simms Type 1 Diabetes

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 47:56

Ernie Prado was diagnosed with type 1 as a teenager and is now a project engineer at NASA. He has a terrific story and it's not exactly what you'd expect. Ernie wasn't a diabetes superstar who lived a perfect diabetes life all along. We're so grateful he was generous enough to share the real story! This is our first in a new series of "Classic Episodes." In addition to our regular Tuesday episodes, we'll bring you an additional episode like this every Thursday. What’s a classic episode? It’s an interview that aired a long time ago but isn't dated in a way that takes away from the experience. We’ve been around for a while, so there’s a good chance you missed some of these back in 2015 or 2016. Stacey first spoke to Ernie Prado in 2016 and he's now the Project Engineer for something called the Super Guppy. He says it transports outsize spaceflight cargo in support of Artemis which will take the first woman and next man to the moon. Check it out here Check out Stacey's book: The World's Worst Diabetes Mom! Join the Diabetes Connections Facebook Group! Sign up for our newsletter here ----- Use this link to get one free download and one free month of Audible, available to Diabetes Connections listeners! ----- Get the App and listen to Diabetes Connections wherever you go! Click here for iPhone Click here for Android Episode Transcription: Stacey Simms 0:00 This episode of Diabetes Connections is brought to you by Inside the Breakthrough, a new history of science podcast full of digital stuff with quite a few laughs along the way. Announcer 0:15 This is Diabetes Connections with Stacey Simms. Stacey Simms 0:21 Welcome to a Classic episode of Diabetes Connections, something a little new this year. But as always, we aim to educate and inspire by sharing stories of connection with a focus on people who use insulin. I am your host, Stacey Simms, and I am really glad that you are here. So I said something new starting this week in 2021. In addition to our regular Tuesday episodes, I'm going to be bringing you an additional episode like this on Thursdays. So what is a classic episode, it is an interview that has already aired a long time ago, but it is still what we would call evergreen. It's not dated in a way that takes away from listening to it. Now we have a lot of episodes. We've been around for a while. So there is a good chance that you missed some of these interviews back in 2015, or 2016. And these are really interesting, fun people and I wanted to bring their stories to a wider audience. This week, you are going to hear the story of a NASA engineer, a rocket scientist who lives with type one. Ernie Prado has a really great story. But it's not exactly what you would expect. He wasn't a diabetes superstar who lived a perfect diabetes life all along. And I'm really grateful that he was generous enough to share the real story you will hear from Ernie in just a moment. But first, these classic episodes are brought to you by a brand new podcast. And this is pretty cool to have a sponsor who is also a podcast. So let me tell you all about this. This is inside the breakthrough. A new history of science podcast full of Did you know stuff like did you know Henry Ford and Thomas Edison were really good buddies. They even work together on an electric car, and it still failed. Episode One dives into stories including Archimedes yelling Eureka while naked in the streets and Alexander Fleming's discovery of penicillin by accident inside the breakthrough was created by SciMar SciMar is a group of Canadian researchers dedicated to changing the way we detect, treat and even reverse type two diabetes. This show is historical wisdom mixed with modern insight with quite a few laughs along the way. I've listened to it. It's a great show really high production value, great host and great information search for inside the breakthrough anywhere you listen to podcasts and at Diabetes connections.com. It has been almost five years since I first spoke to Ernie. What is he doing now? He is the project engineer for something called the super Guppy. It sounds funny, but this thing is really amazing. I'll put a photo and a story behind it in the Diabetes Connections Facebook group, Ernie tells me it transports outsize spaceflight cargo in support of Artemis, which will take the first woman and next man to the moon. So pretty important job really interesting stuff. And I think as you listen to this interview, you'll see that Ernie is really where he wants to be. Please remember, this podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. So here is my interview with NASA's Ernie Prado from June of 2016. Ernie, thank you so much for making some time to talk to me today. I really appreciate it. Yeah, before we get to the rocket science and NASA and everything that's going on now, take me back to the beginning you were diagnosed with Type One Diabetes at the age of 15. Did you know at that point, that you wanted to have some kind of career with the space program? Ernie Prado 3:55 Oh, yeah. So my life goal, I guess when I was younger, I was always drawn to space and airplanes. And my mom said, I cry if I didn't watch Star Trek when I was like four. So I wanted to be an astronaut. And before that I wanted to be a fighter pilot and fly f 18. So I was always drawn towards this and my goal was to end up in space. Stacey Simms 4:18 Well, you were diagnosed, as I said, age 15. The diagnosis was about, let's say 15 years ago, you're you're 29 you're 30 Ernie Prado 4:26 Yeah, it's half half my life now. Yeah. Um, Stacey Simms 4:31 what did the doctor tell you at that point was that you have type one. And you're never going to do these things that you always wanted to do? Or was it a little bit more kind? Ernie Prado 4:41 So actually, the past few months, I've been trying to figure out the exact date I was diagnosed just because, you know, I've been reading about folks and a lot of folks have a die of diversity. And I kind of was trying to figure out mine. And I've been thinking about that actually contacted the hospital. And unfortunately, I don't have the records. More, but I don't remember the doctor saying, you know, you're not gonna be able to do a lot of this. I feel like I've encountered more that, you know, outside of maybe the medical community. So I've been lucky enough to take part in a medical study from with FA and utmb about trying to get folks of chronic conditions like diabetes into space through companies like Virgin Galactic, and XCOR. And so I got to go into centrifuge. And that's pretty cool thing for diabetics to do. I did encounter some resistance when I was trying to become a flight controller. And so at the time, I had other projects coming up, so I kind of, you know, let that go to the wayside. But I haven't stopped me from doing most of the things I wanted to do. Maybe a few, but I try to find ways around it and still do them anyway. Stacey Simms 5:52 Yeah, and I want to talk more about that. I'm just trying to kind of figure out what this was like for teenage you. Because that's a tough time anyway, and to be diagnosed at age 15. When you're hopefully, you know, you're busy with a lot of other things. Do you remember what it was like at that point in your life to make that kind of change? Ernie Prado 6:10 Yeah, it was really hard, actually. So I came to accept that a lot more about the time I was 18. I was about three years after those first three years were a little bit difficult. Because, unfortunately, and you know, I love my mom to death, but she kind of told me not to talk about my diabetes, and to not let people know I had it. And over the years, I've realized that was a little bit, not probably not the best method to approach it. And so I dealt with it on my own a lot or just with support at home and from my family. You know, Stacey Simms 6:44 I'm sorry to interrupt. I've heard that from other people that at, it seems like a better idea to try to avoid discrimination, ignorance by kind of just keeping it to yourself, is that maybe what your mother was trying to do? Ernie Prado 6:59 I think so. And, you know, I think she did with the best intentions. But it was, it was really difficult to not talk about something that I considered So in general, about myself, because it was kind of thrust on me and said, hey, you're earning now you're diabetic, and, you know, it was through no fault of my own, it just happened. So it would be the same thing, as you know, having like a really strong interest in you know, like space, I wouldn't be able to hide that. I didn't want to hide the fact that I was out back. When I got to college, I started telling everybody and you know, I've continued that. But it was difficult, you know, to try to explain why I wasn't eating certain things around my friends, or why couldn't go out sometimes, or why I had to stop playing football and wrestling and all that. So it was a, I'd say it was a pretty good difficult time in my teenage years. Stacey Simms 7:49 And you had to stop playing sports was that because of I'm gonna just guess, because your mom was not comfortable? Or was it something that happened? Ernie Prado 7:57 Yeah, partly that. And my first doctor, I think, you know, in the abundance of caution said, you know, you might want to take it off for a little bit and learn about your diabetes and how to manage it. And it might have been understood as he shouldn't be playing sports anymore. But depressing. Yeah. Stacey Simms 8:18 Well, okay, so you get to college. You're you. You're telling everybody you have diabetes, what you study in college, were you now going ahead with the engineering with the career in space program? Ernie Prado 8:31 Yeah, absolutely. So when I got to college, actually declared my major before getting except for as soon as I got accepted, I believe. And I chose to pursue a double major in aeronautical sciences and engineering, and then mechanical engineering. Because I figured, you know, if maybe right now, I can't fly, or do what I want. I'm going to get involved somehow at NASA. And luckily enough, it ended working out. And I kept my majors throughout. And I tried to add a minor and do some pre med stuff, but I ran out of time and money, so I didn't get that. Stacey Simms 9:03 And were you able to go to work for NASA right away? Where'd you go to work? Um, Ernie Prado 9:08 so yeah, I was very fortunate. I began working at NASA as a co op at the age of 20. So it was my sophomore year in college, and I've been here since. So it's been about eight and a half a while on this cluster nine years. I've been out here. And so full time for about a little over five years now, though, for the first few years, I went between school and working here at Johnson Space Center. And I think in total of my college time was about a year and a half out here. So I really got my degrees in about three and a half years. Although I was in Davis for five years. Stacey Simms 9:39 What was it like? And maybe this moment happened when you were as you said, you were 20 and you went to work there but you're still in college, or maybe it happened after? What was it like when you walked into NASA and realized I am going to be here, at least in this capacity. Ernie Prado 9:55 So I'm kind of smiling like I believe right now. Remember that first day I mean, I'd never been to Johnson Space Center before, you know, being hired here. I've been at Kennedy Space Center with my dad, that was my graduation gift from high school, he took me there and in his big truck, and we tried to see a launch of, I believe, is STS 114, which was returned to fly and Stephen Robinson was going to launch that mission, which he was an Aggie from UC Davis. And that's where I was going to school. Then hurricane Ernesto roll through, me and my dad are both named Ernesto, and it hit a lightning tower. So they delayed the launch, and I didn't get to see it. But then, you know, a few years down the road, showing up here and saying, Man, I'm walking the same like ground, the astronauts have walked in flight controllers, and all these people in history. It was this really cool sense of I can't believe it. And I still kind of get that pretty often. It's a really cool job. Stacey Simms 10:55 It's so amazing when you get to do the things you've always wanted to do. That's a great story. I love hearing that. I was reading an article that the writer and author Moira McCarthy wrote about you more has been on the show a couple of times already. And she talked about I guess you told her, there was a point at which you realize that, you know, diabetes was something that you needed to kind of pay more attention to, during your time at NASA. Can you tell me a little bit about that? Ernie Prado 11:29 Yeah, so I guess that happened. Because I was working at the NBL, which is the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory. It's our big environment for it was a gigantic pool, 6.2 million gallons. And it's the environment where we train astronauts at a spacewalk. Typically, if you're a co-op, in that building, you as a guest, at the end of your rotation, you get to dive in this big pool, which has a mock up of the space station in it. So it's this amazing, cool, cool thing to do. And my A1C was at 13.9. so incredibly high. I wasn't taking care of myself, just because I was stressed at school and more focused on getting good grades and kind of in a, I knew I had to diabetes, and I couldn't get rid of it. But I guess, and even though I told people, I wasn't accepting it, so my mindset was, well, you know, if I don't think about it, I don't have to deal with it. And that was a very poor mindset to have. So once they told me, Well, you know, your sugar is not controlled, you're not gonna be able to dive in this pool. I was, it was kind of a wake up call. And I was going to Well, that's a real bummer, because I don't know if I'll ever get to be here again. Or if I have this opportunity again. And so unfortunately, I didn't get to dive in the pool. But I had a very cool boss, he said, Well, you're still scuba certified. And although the medical folks won't sign off on you to do this, you can still snorkel the pool. So that's exactly what I did. I had my snorkel and I got to go about six feet deep in a 40 foot deep pool, I would have loved to sit on the floor and have my UC Davis flag. But, you know, I still got to hover above the mockups of the Space Station. And actually, there was two astronauts in there when I dove, I think it was Lincoln and Patrick, from STS 130. And I got to see them practicing for their spacewalk that they would do. And then later on, when I was back at school, I got to see them through the spacewalk in space, and I was going, I got to be in that tank with them. So I got I still got to experience it, luckily. But that was the point where not taking care of myself almost hindered something really cool that I could have done. Stacey Simms 13:29 Okay, so I have a dumb question for you. They learn to spacewalk or they practice spacewalk in in a pool. Ernie Prado 13:35 Yeah, so it's interesting, you want to think that you learn how to do space walking in a pool. When you're in orbit, you're in microgravity. And you're basically falling at the same rate as gravity, so you kind of just float. And so what the pools can simulate is the weightlessness. What it doesn't simulate is the resistance to movement. So in space, there is no atmosphere. So you can move very easily with very low friction. In comparison to work in a tank, you know, full of water, you have a lot of friction, when you try to move, it's kind of like when you extend your arm and try to swim in the pool. It's very difficult to do. So you can't simulate that, but the weightlessness portion you can. And they do that by attaching weights or foam on to the spaces that are in the pool, and you become neutrally buoyant, hence the name of the laboratory. So you don't sink in, you don't float just kind of hover there in one space and water. And so you actually can't even swim. If you can translate along the mock up or along the space station mock up with the hand rails on like you would on orbit. But if you need to go from one location to another, and you don't have anything to grab onto divers have to come and move you. Stacey Simms 14:40 Wow. That's amazing. What made you decide Do you remember when you were younger? You said earlier your mom said you got upset if you couldn't watch Star Trek at age four. Okay, first of all next generation or original Star Trek? Very important question, Ernie Prado 14:55 I believe, I think next generation but I like them all. Now. And when they come on, I will watch them. So I'm a big fan. Anything space related? And I'm in love with. Stacey Simms 15:07 It's funny but but what would you remember what got you really excited about it as a kid? Was there anything you can think back on and say that, you know, you just really wanted to go into space? We were fascinated by the planets. I'm always curious what, what sparks a passion in someone? Ernie Prado 15:23 So I feel like that's the hardest question to ask. And it's typically one of the ones that is asked, because it is an interesting thing. But you know, and you always hear the folk folk say, I just got the space bug, and it's kind of like this thing that just happens. So I do remember loving planets, loading stars, loving spaceships, is kind of everything about that. I'm not sure exactly what did I just think I was fascinated. There's one moment that kind of stands out to me, that was pretty neat. And it was this. eight and a half by 11, kind of photo of the first few shuttle astronauts are john young and Bob Crippen, and they were in their orange pumpkin suits. And I just remember looking at that, you know, at the time, I drew on the back and wrote my name, and like pink highlighter, and going, Wow, these folks are really cool. They get to go into space. And it didn't really dawn on me just how cool their job was, for some reason that picture always stands out in my mind. And then, you know, at 21, about a year after I started working here, I actually got to meet john young and shake his hand. Oh, wow. And, you know, so he was the commander of the first shuttle flight. But he also flew in Gemini, and then Apollo and he walked on the moon. So I shook the hand of a Moonwalker. And then that kind of like, is what threw me back to that memory of that of that picture going, whoa, that's really cool. And, you know, I think my dad probably has something to do with it, because he was in love with the shuttle program. And he told me about, you know, driving loads in his truck over to, I think, Edwards Air Force Base and Palmdale when they were building enterprise, which was tested shuttle for kind of clarity, and never flew into space. But it did the approach and landing test, and he has pictures of it, you know, back before the real shuttle ever flew. And then I remember asking him, did you ever think you'd have a kid that worked for NASA? And he said, No. Probably some of his interest rubbed off on me. Stacey Simms 17:15 That's great. You mentioned earlier, a couple of things I wanted to go through. You mentioned that you were in a centrifuge. Yeah. Tell me about that. What was that was that for testing. And I mean, that's just that's one of my nightmares, to be honest with you. So tell me all about that. Ernie Prado 17:30 So that was a really awesome experience that happened about three years ago, the commercial space tourism industry is starting to come up, it's still very young, but they need to do your research on how a more average person will fare in the environment of elevated g loads and weightlessness. And so they need to gather data right now, you know, most of the folks that go up into space are I consider them superhuman, these people can take all kinds of abuse, and they're in peak physical health. But that's not everybody that would be interested in going in space. So as they start to open up this market, folks have back problem and lung issues and diabetes and heart problems. They want to understand how they will react to the forces and weightlessness and the stresses that it puts on their body. So one of my friends sent me a link that was saying that, you know, recruiting folks with these kind of conditions, to see how they will fare and I was like, amen. So I went and applied. And before even getting selected, they said, these are the weekends that you would come Are you available, I went and bought my tickets, before I was even approved. And so I showed up to the doctor for my physical, and he goes, Okay, well, you're good to go. And I said, often he goes, what we can do on goal is, like, already bought tickets, and the doctor just looked at me incredulously and goes, what you didn't know, you'd be if you'd be approved? And I said, Well, I love Southwest, because you can still use those funds towards another flight. He goes, Okay, well, you get to go on that weekend. So I flew out to Pennsylvania, and it was the NASCAR facility. And this is like, a really incredible facility where they train pilots, you know, how to survive these incredible maneuvers that they perform, and jet aircraft and, you know, folks that are hoping to go to space and just training for a variety of things that includes stresses on the body. So they stuck me in this centrifuge. And I had another participant there with me, who was a former F15 pilot, which is just the coolest thing ever. And they subjected us to the flight profile of the XCore link and the Virgin Galactic spaceship two, or one I believe at the time. And so I think I peaked at about seven and a half G's for about 15 seconds or so. But you went through the profiles and got to see how it would be the experience of spaceflight. And so they put you through the asset and the decent, not so much the weightlessness portion, but it's very interesting to see just how much it affects you. My sugar levels were good, but I was so tired because you have to flex your entire body to prevent from blacking out and there's specialized breathing techniques to keep kind of pressure in the lungs and just to maintain how Consciousness. So luckily, I had a very experienced person there with me who taught me, you know, this is how you how you hold your breath, or this is how you flex all your muscles at once. And I did, they seem to think that I did very well. And it was a really cool enjoyable experience, and a video of it and pictures and probably something that I'll never forget, I was just so neat. Stacey Simms 20:19 Were they very interested in your blood sugar particularly did they measure that throughout? Ernie Prado 20:24 So I measured it before and after, you know, a few times during the day. I didn't have my CGM at the time, I didn't have it available to me. But I wasn't worrying because the needle kind of hurt a bit. It was one of the older ones, just painful. So I kind of was avoiding it. So I did the finger pricks. And yeah, my sugar levels maintained pretty well, they said, you know, keep a little bit higher than normal. So that way you don't tank and so I think I was staying around like the 170s or so. But it didn't affect me at all. And I think I was playing around going that this was the first instance of an insulin pump going through that kind of G load. And it probably should have told because Stacey Simms 21:00 that was my next question. Did you do you worry your pump during Ernie Prado 21:03 this? Yeah. And I didn't capitalize on it. Stacey Simms 21:07 What kind of pump? Do you Where did you were at the time. Ernie Prado 21:10 So at the time, I was wearing my Medtronic, and I think it was the 720 paradigm. And it performed pretty well. I mean, I still have the same pump right now it's lying on my counter, because I’ve switched to a Tslim. But it's survived it just fine. And it performed perfectly after that. And apparently during. So that actually would probably would have provided some really cool data to that team. And I just didn't make the connection at the time, unfortunately. Stacey Simms 21:39 Well, you had other things to think about. And it's interesting that they didn't ask I mean, that's, you know, that's just one of those things where they're, they're studying people with diabetes. You know, I would assume they looked at all of that, but the upshot was that you were just pretty much really worn out. Ernie Prado 21:51 Yeah, I was, it was, I was surprised how tired it was. Because I think throughout the it was two days, and I think throughout each day, maybe 15 to 30 minutes of that day, we're you know, the elevated g loads. And I went home and or to my hotel, and I just asked all those exhausted because you don't realize it but you're working out every single muscle in your body for that short timeframe. And it actually takes a lot of energy others. And you know, Bobby, the guys that said that you eventually get used to it, you know, once you're fighting jet, and you were a GC to help put pressure on your body, and it helps do some of that work for you. But we didn't have any of that equipment. Stacey Simms 22:31 You talked very early on in the interview about flying about I think you said flying F18s. Is that something that you would like to be doing? Or is that something that you have done? Ernie Prado 22:40 I've never gotten to fly an F18. So that's a military jet that the Navy uses, you know, as one of their fleet. And so that's like a dream of mine still at this point. But you know, I mean, even any other military jet would be incredible. Stacey Simms 22:58 Do you fly? I mean, I dumb question. Are you do you have a pilot's license? Do you fly at all? Ernie Prado 23:03 I don't. I've gotten some stick time before on several. What are they called? The word is escaping Stacey Simms 23:12 like a simulator. Ernie Prado 23:14 And then I've flown simulators I've even flown the shuttle simulator. That was a lot of fun. But, like so in college, or the stick time on a Cessna 152 or 172. So they're single engine, you know, planes basically. And so they're they're not advanced, like, you know, the jets that fly like that. So I've gotten to do that. I am fortunate cam and gotten a pilot's license just because a it's really expensive. It's several $1,000 that I just haven't had to put towards that. But eventually, I'd love to do it. You can get a a pilot's license, private pilot's license, there we go. That's what I was looking for. As a diabetic, you just have to show good control of your blood sugar for about six months prior and maintain that. So you can pass the class to physical. And you can also get I believe in experimental pilot's license, but you can't make money from flying as a diabetic, at least that I know of as a type one, because they're concerned with the liability of. And I believe the terms were subtle incapacitation, and sudden incapacitation. And if you have cargo or humans, you know that you're responsible for the really big risk. And so that's my understanding of why you can't do that. And same reason for the military, because then you'd be putting other folks at risk if you know if something happens to you. Stacey Simms 24:32 And in what context, though, and I apologize because I wrote down, F18 that I don't remember we were talking about trying to get more good people with diabetes to be able to fly more. Ernie Prado 24:44 Oh, so definitely F18 is just one of the planes that I really love the beautiful they're so over powerful and they're just, they're sleek, and they're so cool until the Navy flies over them on carriers, you know, and actually have a buddy or two that flying is just kind of jealous. But no. So as far as I know, you probably would not have a type one diabetic find those, especially, you know, they're just not available in the civilian world. And since we can't join the military at the moment, and probably for the foreseeable future, there's, you can probably fly backseat, you know, as a passenger, but not as the pilot. But you know, I do, there's apparently a stunt pilot that does fly, you know, his personal aircraft at AIR shows. And he performs some really amazing stunts. So we can fly is just, it's a limited set of aircraft. Stacey Simms 25:36 And you want to be a flight controller, you said, what is what is that job is that one of the guys that sits where we see the movies, you know, see the Apollo movies, they're sitting in the, in the back home on the front of the computer? What is that? Ernie Prado 25:49 Yeah, so that's kind of the image that's conjured up when flight controller is talking to. So we have, so shuttle, and ISS and Apollo and Mercury and Gemini, they've all had flight controllers. And basically, if I controller that helps monitor the systems onboard spacecraft, make sure that everything is going fine for the crew members try to keep them safe, address real time problem. So it's a whole host of responsibilities. And so there's an entire team that does this, and it's going 24 seven, so there's always somebody monitoring the spacecraft, and it's fine. And there's Capcom, which talks to the crew, there's a flight director who's responsible for the mission. One of the disciplines that I can talk about is also which is operations support officer. And that's the group that I was in. They are responsible for mechanisms, maintenance, and things of that nature. There's then there's other groups such as Prop, which is propulsion. And so they all have different responsibilities. And but yeah, so those folks have, you know, responsibility over the crew safety, and, you know, to help them perform science, when they're in space, and just help maintain that aircraft or spacecraft. And one of the terms that they use to describe a flight controller is a steely eyed missile man. And it's a throwback back to the early days of flight when we actually put astronauts on modified ICBMs and shove them up into space. So, yeah, I was trying to do that. I was working halftime in that group and halftime at the space vehicle mock up facility, which is where I still work now. That's where we train astronauts for the inside of the space station, and I had a big project coming up. And at the same time, I was trying to see if I could become flight controller. And I encountered some resistance from the medical side, because they were concerned about, you know, my ability to handle the stresses. And so I did have support from upper management saying that if I had the technical knowledge and know how and competent that they would support me in trying to still become flight controller. But Tom had this really cool project to create the note three mock up, that was, you know, had a large budget, and it was high visibility and a long term schedule. So I kind of gravitated towards that. And it was really cool, because it culminated in me getting to brief the ISS program manager on this mock up, bill for the ability, and I never thought I get the, you know, speak to a person like that. So that was very cool for a person that only been around as a full timer for about two years. Stacey Simms 28:31 Yeah, and that sounds pretty amazing. This is kind of a silly question. But it's in my head after I mentioned the Apollo 13. In the movies, we watch movies like that, can you walk, can you watch movies like that? I can, Ernie Prado 28:42 and I enjoy them. And so actually, this is this one's pretty cool. And we saw the co op, you get to do a lot of neat things, visit the historical sites and talk to historical people are influential people. So we actually watched Apollo 13, in the Mission Control Room where Apollo 13 was controlled. Wow, that was one of the coolest things that I've done. And I took a picture of the console that I was sitting at, and that same wall, a replica of that console was in the movie on the screen. And so I was showing both of them on one picture, and I was going, this is cool. One thing that I tend to do is point out the errors about that, and my friends are like just enjoy the movie. But it's it's kind of fun. And it's a little bit of the you know, the nitpick Enos of actually what's going on and that's wrong, this is wrong. But the the movies are good at inspire folks, and they get them interested in space. And be there just enjoyable, you know, it's what got me interested in it in the first place. And without that, you know, you wouldn't interest other folks. So like, for instance, gravity, that movie was just beautifully done with the cinematography. I mean, it's just incredible. And it sucks you in but there was a few technical details or are lovable and that's not quite right. Right. But overall, they're really I love watching them. Stacey Simms 30:03 That's great. You know, and when we think about the space program, and you've mentioned Gemini and Apollo in the beginning of the space shuttle, and that's when I was a kid, the space shuttle was what was new, and it was so exciting. And it seemed like a few years ago, that Americans might not be that excited about space anymore. You know, the funding was going down, and people weren't talking about it. And then you have things like Scott Kelly's year in space that he just returned from where he was tweeting all these pictures out and getting people interested again, and we have, you know, the the interest in Mars and different projects. Do you feel like it's on an upswing again? Ernie Prado 30:35 Oh, yeah, definitely. And that's such a heartening thing. So I was lucky and got to work a little bit during the time of shuttle that got the Washington Actually, this is a really cool experience that I just remembered right now, because you were talking about how you were around, you know, during the beginning of shuttle in 1981, which is the first launch. And if you haven't heard the video, or seen the music video, actually, countdown by rush, I highly suggest it for anybody. They attended the first launch of the shuttle Columbia, and they put together this just amazing video that kind of makes my hair stand on that when I watch it, because it's just so cool. And it's like, it's just really powerful. And I got to watch the last shuttle launch, not in person to hear Johnson Space Center and Sony Williams, who's an astronaut was right there, kind of next to me and a few other folks. And you know, she was an astronaut that has flown on the shuttle, and it was just kind of really cool to see her emotions for the final flight of the program, when it was closed out. So that was that was a cool experience. And seeing the the, I guess, resurgence or like the increasing enthusiasm about what we're doing is just so cool. And, you know, we can go out and advertise for ourselves, we really just kind of rely on the science that we put out to benefit, you know, every day portions of our lives. And spin off that influence people. So you know, a lot of folks on being NASA influences them, or their lives. But you know, a lot of the technology that's around it has some that NASA influence. And so you know, movies like The Martian, and the mission that we just did with Scott Kelly are so cool, and so, so essential to keep folks interested in what we're doing. So it really does, it makes you feel proud of the work that you do and makes you want to do it better. Because really everything we do is for the benefit of our country and just afford, you know, knowledge for humanity. And that's, that's our entire mission is to learn about where we are and what's out in the cosmos. And it's really great to see people, you know, start to feel great about that. Stacey Simms 32:49 And when you talk about the things that come from the space program that are relatable, I mean, you know, it's kind of jokey like oh, Tang, but you know, all the things that we use in everyday life didn't the insulin pump wasn't that developed, I thought I read a while ago, that part of it was developed because of NASA. Ernie Prado 33:07 So I'm gonna have to check my history on that, because I'm not exactly sure exactly how we have impacted that. But if you look at some of the broader history, not just insulin pumps, integrated circuits were influenced by, you know, NASA engineers and advancements in technology. And, you know, coding and signals and mechanics and all sorts of things. So in a broad way, I'm sure it was benefited Somehow, Stacey Simms 33:36 I just, we took a tour of the we took a tour a couple years ago of the Kennedy Space Center. And I remember them saying that because we all went What? So I'll look that up. I'll fact check that before we put that Yeah, Ernie Prado 33:48 I'd be very interested in learning more about that. That would be so cool. And I can't believe I haven't looked into it already. If I taught you something, I'd be so excited that you did Stacey Simms 33:59 and say, Oh, you know, talk to a rocket scientist. Didn't know something I knew. But let's get back to diabetes. When if we could. How are you doing now? I mean, you mentioned you struggled when you were in college and as a young adult, are you? Do you feel like you have incorporated more into your everyday life? You do? Okay. Ernie Prado 34:19 Yeah. So I actually, as soon as you asked that, I looked at my pump, and I'm currently at 119. And I've been in my perfect range here for see at least three hours, six hours, 12 hours ago had a little blip above 224 hours, I had a little blip about 250. So I'm doing pretty good. You Stacey Simms 34:36 were nervous. You were nervous about talking to me. Oh, Ernie Prado 34:39 not at all. I do manage it a lot better. My A1C is not perfect. It's not eight right now. My goal is to get it down to those 7.5. But you know, using the CGM and you know, actually, you know, checking my my sugar with pricking my finger, you know, four to five times a day. It does help. Sometimes it can be hard to get the point Five times, or five times to check it in one day, but you know, I try to make it a priority as it should be. And really not try to brush it off at all, you know, I'll be fine, because it really does have a huge impact on my life and so levina looking to do is get back to work and out if you went back out about a year ago, and it kind of delayed me in that process. So I've started to start to do that a little bit more. So that's helping, and, you know, trying to eat better, has also helped. And, you know, I, I don't really drink a lot of alcohol, which, you know, also does help keep the numbers controlled, though I'm doing much better than it was in college. Because there was one point where I didn't check my sugar for four months. And when I think about that, now I'm going What in the world was I thinking? Unknown Speaker 35:51 Yeah, well, you know, I and Stacey Simms 35:53 I asked that question not, and I appreciate you sharing numbers. And I always feel really nosy when that happens, but but it just sounds to me like somehow you've gotten from that college kid who didn't want to check it. All right. And I appreciate you saying that, too. Because that's reality that happens to somebody who's now really accepted this and and doing your best was what you got? Ernie Prado 36:14 Yeah. And, you know, I figured it's not going anywhere. Am I still frustrated about it? And sometimes wonder, you know why this happened, of course. But, you know, I'm trying, you look at the positive aspect of it. And so actually, you know, like Sarah Sanders, and I had, luckily had a chance to meet her. And I read her book and talk to her about it. And her view on it was just so positive. And just, you know, a woman make the best of this, that it had a huge impact on me. And you know, I've been more accepting of it. In the past few years, I remember when I first got my pump I was all excited about us showed everybody. So being in control of it also helped me be a lot more accepting of it. You know, when it was my numbers were out of range. I didn't want to think about it. And I didn't want to talk and advocate and teach people but I was just like, kind of burned out. So it's actually kind of like this cyclical thing where the better control you take of it, the more accepting you are, and the more you want to educate and get, hopefully, influence other people that have to do the same. And I'm not sure exactly how that works. It seems to be a strange tie. But yeah, I just, you know, I probably talked too much about it now. I think, folks, okay, or you get it, but yeah, I think it's great. Yeah, Stacey Simms 37:34 I just jump in and say for now, I should jump in and say Sierra Sandison, if you're not familiar with her is of course, Miss Idaho. She were insulin pump in the Miss America Pageant. I think it was two years ago, starting the show me your pump, social media movement, how did you meet her? Ernie Prado 37:50 So she came down to the ADA convention in Houston. And, you know, I'd heard about her a few years ago, because of why she did wearing the pump on her, on her on her body when she was getting the pageant, and I was just thinking, that is so cool. You know, she's old enough, or, you know, being proud of, of being diabetic. And I guess I hadn't ever thought of it in that perspective. And I was just like, you know, I really kind of admire that that's so cool that she's, and you know, just a response how parents are like, you know, you help my kid feel like that it's okay to be diabetic. And thinking back to the early days, and I had it and where I was told kind of young, just don't talk about it. It was it was really just a nice feeling. That's good to have that kind of inspiration for other folks. And so I said, Well, I will buy your book, read it. I'm a little hyper sided. I want to talk to her just because she seems really cool. And so I talked to her for probably God, who knows half hour at least. And so we ended up being, you know, friends on Twitter, and all that stuff. And so she's been, you know, a really cool person to know. And, you know, just somebody that I kind of look up to just for being such a role model for diabetics, and raising advocacy for it and all that. Stacey Simms 39:09 That's fantastic. I love hearing that. And we talked to Sierra last year on the podcast, and she's just, she's just terrific. And she's also you know, she's this it will see in her words, I think she's like a real math and science geek too. She's really cool that way. Ernie Prado 39:24 Yeah, I think she's actually chosen to pursue engineering, which I was just like, Oh, that's awesome. Yeah. If you ever need any help with with yourself or college, let me know. Because, like, I mean, you know, you got the common thing of diabetes that then you know, whenever I meet an engineer, I'm like, Hey, cool, you know, the pain in college, you've been through it. So I always like to encourage more engineers and get them into the into the STEM fields just you know, cuz we need that talent. And it's really cool to see folks be passionate about the stuff that dorks like, like myself, you know, like math and science, chemistry and all that. So Yo, it's awesome. We need more dorks. Stacey Simms 40:03 All right, so what's next for you? What's next for you at NASA? What are you doing now? Where would you like to be in a few years? Ernie Prado 40:11 So that's always kind of a hard question for me to answer. Stacey Simms 40:15 I feel like it's a job interview. I didn't mean to phrase it like, yeah, Ernie Prado 40:17 oh, no, it's okay. It's the way I think of it. I'm the type of person that kind of sets a goal. I don't know how in the world, I'm going to get there. But somehow I tried to chart my path. And so it seemed to work out in several instances for me, so I keep taking that approach. Currently, I'm a market manager, project manager at the svms. And so I lead technical projects to build mock ups, improve them, upgrade them to approve engineering activities and training activities, I lead with outside companies, other centers, divisions, and directorates. So it's kind of this big catch, catch all integration job. And I get to meet a lot of cool, interesting people and, you know, still get to use my technical background for projects, but also get to learn about the management side of the house. So you know, dealing with budgets, and, you know, managing a project. So that was something I didn't learn in school, and it's a cool skill to learn. And, you know, the first few years, it was a trial by fire because I had no idea what I was doing, I was in the technical background. So currently, I've been involved in an agency project about how to apply models, a systems engineering, to the projects that we're doing. And it's an approach that kind of takes a consolidated view of projects, including cost development, schedule, requirements, activities, you name it, everything goes into one single source of truth. So that that's a neat project. And it will be reported to the agency headquarters here, by the end of the year, I really don't know where I see myself at though, I know, I'd like to continue here. And just keep being involved. And, you know, giving my small contribution to, to what I think is man's greatest mankind's greatest endeavor, you know, it's just an honor to be here and contribute to something. So I think scran and you're working amongst these, you know, so many folks that have a passion for what we do, and just they're so bright and talented. And, you know, I consider myself an average person here at you know, because there's so many bright folks out here. So, like I said, it's a hard question, eventually, if I can try to fly some knowledge base on down, and I will try to do that. I can. That's one of my goals. Right now. I don't know how it's gonna be achieved. But you know, I'm gonna work towards it. Yeah. Stacey Simms 42:37 Let me ask you one more diabetes question. Ah, there are a phrase this, what would you say to somebody, maybe a 15 year old kid, maybe somebody older who's diagnosed with type one and is told, I'm sorry, but the dream you had, is not going to work out? At least not now. You are so positive about things. I'm curious, you know, how do you get past that? And what would you advise somebody else to think about if they're told, I'm sorry, but you just can't, Ernie Prado 43:04 because of diabetes. So I'd say you know, at first, it's a little bit of a blow. Because some, it's something that's out of your control. So one of my friends who's a pilot said, you know, you'd be a shoo in, in the Air Force to be a pilot, because of your technical background, it sucks that you can't do it, because you're diabetic. And I was just like, I remember going. That's depressing. Um, but, you know, there, I think there are realistically some things that we probably can't do. And realistically, there's others that, you know, we're just told we can't, but we absolutely can. And so I would say, you know, fight an uphill battle, don't give up and try every single Avenue available, to try to do what you want to do. Because more than likely, there will be a way that you can find, and without folks, you know, kind of Blazing those trails. It's not going to happen. And, you know, I know, it's not the same thing. But going back to 1980, there were only male astronauts, and they used to tell women, you know, don't bother applying, you're not going to get selected. And now we have a number of female astronauts. And in fact, you have commanders like Eileen Collins, who was an incredible person to have in our astronaut corps, Peggy Whitson and, you know, Sally Ride and just a number of these very influential people that were told, you know, don't apply it. Why even try and you know, they forged the path. And because of them, now, other people are able to do that same thing with African Americans like Guy blueford and make Jameson. You know, they were astronauts, and in the earlier days, you know, they weren't selected. So I think that without butting your head against the current limitations, don't never, you know, what we can do will never be expanded. So fight the good fight. as cliche as that sounds. Stacey Simms 44:57 That's a great answer. I love it. So thank you so much for joining me today. I'd love to check in with you periodically and see how you're doing. And it's just, it's such a cool story, and I really appreciate you spending some time with me. Ernie Prado 45:10 Oh, absolutely. I appreciate you. Thank you for speaking to me. It's kind of cool to talk about some things I've forgotten and every day. Yeah, absolute pleasure. And I appreciate you know, the invitation. Unknown Speaker 45:27 You're listening to Diabetes Connections with Stacey Simms. Stacey Simms 45:33 I will link up more information about where he is today. You can always find out more at Diabetes connections.com. I will of course include information about the super Guppy which is the project he is currently working on. He's the project engineer there. I'm trying to remember the last time I saw him you know, it's it's funny these days trying to remember when you saw anybody because of course, all of 2020 we saw nobody but I saw him at a friend's for life conference, I want to say two years ago, and I'm bringing it up because it's a little embarrassing. The last time I saw Ernie, he was chasing me down because I forgot my phone. I left it with him. And my phone also has my wallet in it. I have one of those cases where it's got my license, you know, my credit cards, all that stuff. And I hadn't even noticed it was gone. And then all of a sudden here he is running up. Stacey Simms 46:18 Oh my gosh, so embarrassing. But thank you. He's just a Boy Scout, in addition to being a rocket scientist, and I do appreciate you. He's also been really great to Benny. He met Benny This is a different time. But another friends for life conference. It had to be four years ago helped me out people when it was at the Marriott maybe it was five years ago now. I'd have to look that up. But it was it was the year of the Irish dancers. Oh, my goodness. But anyway, we sat down with Ernie and we were just talking and introducing and Benny absolutely adores him and was eating this enormous dessert. I know Ernie remembers this because his eyes are so wide. It's like you're letting them eat this. But then Benny was going swimming. It was night he was doing this nighttime swim with some friends of his and they're having a really good time. And you know, you kind of need to carp up before you jump in the pool. And I was so excited to show him the next day to show Ernie that he was like 100 all night long after eating this enormous dessert. It's funny after during the show for so long, how I've become friendly with so many of you as you listen and as your guests and man that's so rewarding to me. All right. Remember, Tuesday is our regular scheduled episode all this year. Tuesday will be the regular interview episodes with all the segments and info that we do. And on Thursdays I will have these classic episodes where we take a look back didn't expect to reminisce there at the end. But you know, as we look back on the last couple of years, that is bound to happen. So let me know what you think. I always like to hear from you. big thank you to John Bukenas from audio editing solutions. My editor who is great about taking on new projects like this, I appreciate you john. Stacey Simms 47:43 Thank you so much for listening. I'm Stacey Simms. Until next time, be kind to yourself. Benny 47:53 Diabetes Connections is a production of Stacey Simms Media. All rights reserved. All wrongs avenged

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45: MUJERES ESPACIALES: PEGGY WHITSON

La Insurrecta

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 2:48

Si hablamos de mujeres astronautas no nos podemos olvidar de la que rompió récords, ¿cuáles? No te los puedo contar todos por aquí pero lo estoy haciendo en la cápsula así que ya sabes lo que tienes que hacer. Y si te ha gustado esta sección de mujeres en el espacio, HÁZMELO SABER.

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Peggy Whitson - US Astronaut

The Talking Pictures Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 5:47

Former #astronaut and #InternationalSpaceStation Commander #PeggyWhitson chats about the #SpaceX program and its impact on the world.#talkingpictures #celebrity #interview #flashbacktv #TonyToscano

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Setting Records In Space

Incredible Feats

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 7:49

Peggy Whitson has spent more time in space than any other NASA astronaut… And that's not the only space record she holds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Suni Williams Talks Perspective and Confidence In Oneself

Real Learning with Real People

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 62:41

Taken from NASA:Sunita L. Williams (Suni) was selected as an astronaut by NASA in 1998 and is a veteran of two space missions Expeditions 14/15 and 32/33. She is currently training for the first post-certification mission of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft – the second crewed flight for that vehicle – and her third long duration mission aboard the International Space Station.Williams and her crewmates are working closely with Boeing to develop their new spacecraft systems, which will provide roundtrip crew transportation services to the International Space Station and, along with SpaceX’s CrewDragon, return the ability to launch humans into space from United States soil.Personal Data:Born September 19, 1965 in Euclid, Ohio to Dr. Deepak and Bonnie Pandya. Considers Needham, Massachusetts to be her hometown. Suni and her husband Michael enjoy hanging out with their dogs, working out, working on houses, working on cars, working on airplanes, hiking and camping.Education:Needham High School, Needham, Massachusetts, 1983. Bachelor of Science in Physical Science, U.S. Naval Academy, 1987. Master of Science in Engineering Management, Florida Institute of Technology, 1995.Experience:Williams received her commission as an Ensign in the United States Navy from the United States Naval Academy in May 1987. After a six-month temporary assignment at the Naval Coastal System Command, she received her designation as a Basic Diving Officer and then reported to Naval Aviation Training Command. She was designated a Naval Aviator in July 1989. She then reported to Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 3 for initial H46, Seaknight, training. Upon completion of this training, she was assigned to Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 8 in Norfolk, Virginia, and made overseas deployments to the Mediterranean, Red Sea and the Persian Gulf in support of Desert Shield and Operation Provide Comfort. In September 1992, she was the Officer-in-Charge of an H-46 detachment sent to Miami, Florida for Hurricane Andrew Relief Operations onboard USS Sylvania. Williams was selected for United States Naval Test Pilot School and began the course in January 1993. After graduation in December 1993, she was assigned to the Rotary Wing Aircraft Test Directorate as an H-46 Project Officer, and V-22 Chase Pilot in the T-2. While there, she was also assigned as the squadron Safety Officer and flew test flights in the SH-60B/F, UH-1, AH‑1W, SH-2, VH-3, H-46, CH-53 and the H-57. In December 1995, she went back to the Naval Test Pilot School as an Instructor in the Rotary Wing Department and the school’s Safety Officer where she flew the UH-60, OH-6 and the OH-58. From there, she was assigned to the USS Saipan (LHA-2), Norfolk, Virginia, as the Aircraft Handler and the Assistant Air Boss. Williams was deployed onboard USS Saipan when she was selected for the astronaut program. She has logged more than 3000 flight hours in over 30 different aircraft.NASA Experience:Selected as an astronaut by NASA in June 1998, she reported for training in August 1998. Astronaut Candidate Training included orientation briefings and tours, numerous scientific and technical briefings, intensive instruction in shuttle and International Space Station systems, physiological training and ground school to prepare for T-38 flight training, as well as learning water and wilderness survival techniques. Following a period of training and evaluation, Williams worked in Moscow with the Russian Space Agency on the Russian contribution to the space station and with the first Expedition Crew. Following the return of Expedition 1, Williams worked within the Robotics branch on the station’s Robotic Arm and the follow-on Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator. As a NEEMO2 crew member, she lived underwater in the Aquarius habitat for 9 days. After her first flight, she served as Deputy Chief of the Astronaut Office. She then supported a long-duration mission as Flight Engineer for Expedition 32 and International Space Station Commander for Expedition 33. Williams has spent a total of 322 days in space on two missions; she ranks second on the all-time U.S. endurance list for females. With 50 hours and 40 minutes, she is second on the list of total cumulative spacewalk time by a female astronaut.Spaceflight Experience:Expedition 14/15 (December 9, 2006 to June 22, 2007). Williams launched with the crew of STS-116 on December 9, 2006, docking with the International Space Station on December 11, 2006. As a member of the Expedition 14 crew, Williams served as Flight Engineer. While onboard, she established a world record for females with four spacewalks totaling 29 hours and 17 minutes. (Astronaut Peggy Whitson subsequently broke the record in 2008 with a total of five spacewalks). Williams concluded her tour of duty as a member of the Expedition 15 crew returning to Earth with the STS-117 crew to land at Edwards Air Force Base, California on June 22, 2007.Expedition 32/33 (July 14 to November 18, 2012). Williams launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, along with Russian Soyuz commander Yuri Malenchenko and Flight Engineer Akihiko Hoshide of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, on July 14, 2012. They were welcomed on the International Space Station on July 17, 2012, by NASA Flight Engineer Joe Acaba and Russian cosmonauts, Expedition 32 commander Gennady Padalka and Flight Engineer Sergei Revin. Williams spent four months conducting research and exploration aboard the orbiting laboratory. She landed in Kazakhstan on November 18, 2012, after spending 127 days in space. During their Expedition, Williams and Hoshide performed three spacewalks to replace a component that relays power from the space station's solar arrays to its systems, and repair an ammonia leak on a station radiator. With 50 hours and 40 minutes, Williams once again held the record for total cumulative spacewalk time by a female astronaut (has since been overtaken by Peggy Whitson with 10 spacewalks). In addition, Williams, who has spent a total of 322 days in space on two missions, now ranks sixth on the all-time U.S. endurance list, and second all-time for a female astronaut.She is currently training for the first post-certification mission of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft – the second crewed flight for that vehicle – and her third long duration mission aboard the International Space Station.Awards/Honors:Awarded DSSM (2), Legion of Merit, Awarded Navy Commendation Medal (2), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal and various other service awards.Organizations:Society of Experimental Test Pilots, Society of Flight TestEngineers, American Helicopter Association. Follow Suni and her missions on twitter @astro_williams

Launching Both CubeSats and Events With SEDS Rice President Ryan Udell

On Orbit

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 41:31

With the world around us constantly changing, next-generation space leadership is more important than ever. But, what does it mean? What does it look like? SEDS Rice Chapter President Ryan Udell gives us an example of next-gen space leadership. An engineering major eager to connect his fellow students with the greater space industry, Ryan has taken it upon himself to revamp the SEDS chapter at his university, transforming the club from a single member to over 30! From there, he founded and hosted the inaugural Owls in Space Symposium event, which featured attendees such as NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine and NASA astronaut Dr. Peggy Whitson. Additionally, he led Rice University’s entry in the NASA CubeSat launch initiative project, which was 1 of 18 winners to be launched into space. In this episode, On Orbit talks to Ryan about the similarities and differences in leading (and launching) two very different projects, and what it takes to be a next-gen space leader.

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United in Hope: Astronauts George Whitesides, Peggy Whitson, Anousheh Ansari, Rusty Schweickart

The Call to Unite

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2020 9:58

United in Hope: Astronauts George Whitesides, Peggy Whitson, Anousheh Ansari, Rusty Schweickart

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Blue Dot 178: Living In Isolation With Your "Family": A Conversation With Astronaut Peggy Whitson

Blue Dot

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 52:55

Dave talks to retired NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson. She holds records for the most time in space for any American, any woman and commanded the International Space Station TWICE! Peggy shares her out of this world experiences by giving very down to Earth advice about how to deal with living in a confined space with your crew -- which for many of us, is our family.

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We're All In This Together

User’s Guide to Now

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 21:32

What do we need to do to get along with the people we’re confined with, rather than trying to kill one another? Today Aleks speaks with Dr Peggy Whitson, NASA Astronaut and twice commander of the International Space Station. Peggy has the most cumulative days of anyone else in space - 665 days confined to a tiny metal tube with people she had to develop a good relationship with - and lead through complicated and life-critical tasks. She’ll know how balance work and home school and life and everything, and maintain the peace in our little Earth Ship. And if she doesn’t, Behan Gifford, a woman who’s spent the last twelve years sailing the ocean blue with her husband and their three teenage kids certainly will. Are you suffering from too much togetherness? This is your guide not just to survival but to prospering as a team.Peggy Whitson is AstroPeggy on Twitter;Learn more about NASA's Expeditionary Skills for Life and put them into practice with their activity sheets and exercises!Sailing Totem is Behan Gifford’s blog about life on the clear blueLearn how to sail with kids in Behan’s book Voyaging with Kids - A Guide to Family Life Afloat

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Ep #11 - Peacocks, Pineapple on Pizza?! & Meme Culture

Graceful Grizzly Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 74:26

On this episode of the Graceful Grizzly Podcast Tyler and Mauricio come out of quarantine to bring you an action packed episode with all your favorite features! We've got Nightly News about disruptive peacocks, Righteous Reviews on our favorite extroverted and introverted activities, and an EPIC Deeper Dive with our friend Michael Schaffer, Digital Creator of "Memes for Jesus" (https://www.facebook.com/memesforjesusofficial/) the massive online meme-producing phenomenon. We strongly urge you to NOT miss this episode.IntroThanks to our sponsor Doji Natural Deodorant (http://dojinatural.com/discount/GRIZZLY20)Thanks to our Patreon supporters!Shout outs to blackjack22 on Instagram and the Tiger KingNightly NewsLyrical lockdown: rappers respond to coronavirus (source)Astronauts know how to handle isolation: Here are tips from Scott Kelly, Peggy Whitson and more (source)Miami’s Aggressive Peacocks To Be Relocated After Residents Complain (source)Quick QuestionsDescribe yourself in three wordsDoes pineapple belong on pizza? - submitted by @mommysaurus_rex1When will this all end? [Coronavirus discussion] - submitted by @angelsandowls111Righteous ReviewsWhat is your favorite introverted activity and favorite extroverted activity?Deeper DivesDiscussion on meme culture with Michael Shaffer of "Memes for Jesus"Thanks to Doji Natural Products for sponsoring this episode! ❤️Thanks to our Patreon supporters – We love ya’ll ❤️Grant H.Susan W.Kathy H.Phil M.Erica A.Alisha C.☝

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Talking Leadership with Michelle Box - The Blonde Fixer

The Leadership Hacker Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 34:49

Michelle Box is the Chief Executive Officer at Boxxbury Marketing, where she trains entrepreneurs on marketing and business development. She is a columnist, a speaker and known as the Blonde Fixer! In this episode learn from Michelle: Leadership is not about age – it's about behaviour and opportunity Experience is a great learning opportunity – take every one! There is no conventional path to CEO You don't need all the answers as CEO Don't restrict your value (price) Dive into your teams goals and drive real results Watch what you write on Social Media – it's there for good! Join our Leadership Hacker Tribe and connect with us: Twitter Instagram Facebook LinkedIn (Steve) LinkedIn (The Leadership Hacker) Music: " Upbeat Party " by Scott Holmes courtesy of the Free Music Archive FMA Learn more about Michelle's work: Michelle Boxx - The Blonde Fixer - Instagram Michelle Boxx – The Blonde Fixer - Twitter ----more---- Full Transcript Steve Rush: Some call me Steve, dad, husband or friend. Others might call me boss, coach or mentor. Today you can call me The Leadership Hacker. Thanks for listening in. I really appreciate it. My job as the leadership hacker is to hack into the minds, experiences, habits and learning of great leaders, C-Suite executives, authors and development experts so that I can assist you developing your understanding and awareness of leadership. I am Steve Rush and I am your host today. I am the author of Leadership Cake. I am a transformation consultant and leadership coach. I cannot wait to start sharing all things leadership with you. On the show today, we have Michelle Boxx also known as the “Blonde Fixer”; before we have the chance to speak to Michelle… It is The Leadership Hacker News. The Leadership Hacker News Steve Rush: Given the environment that we are in with a global pandemic, many people are coming to terms with the fact that we may need to become more isolated. The irony is no more stark when you look at statistics that lie behind loneliness and isolation. Some research completed by campaigntoendloneliness.com found that loneliness increases the likelihood of mortality by 26 percent and comparable to well-known risk factors such as obesity and has a similar influence a cigarette smoking. And their research also shows that loneliness increases the risk of high blood pressure. So how do we mitigate some of these factors and increase connectivity? Well, I look to research for those that are most isolated at this time and look to those on the International Space Station with NASA. In an article, it caught my eye; written by Corey Stieg of CNBC Make it, where she was following up on a tweet by one of the International Space Station retirees. Peggy Whitson, retired astronaut, spent six hundred fifty five days in the International Space Station with NASA and shares her five top tips to mitigate isolation and confinement so that this time could be useful and productive. In Peggy's tweet, she refers to these tips as behaviours or EB standing for “Expeditionary Behaviours”. They can be applied to any situation involving working remotely as a group. So while we may not have a mission to space, the mission we may have would be just getting used to each other's company, new routines and having to create new routines, so here is Peggy's top tips. She says communication is not just about using new mediums, but about being able to share information and feelings freely, that includes talking things through and admitting where there's a misstep or a mistake, as well as debriefing when something goes right. Good communicators are also effective listeners, which often means restating what somebody said to check in what has actually been said. Leadership (and followership). Trust and responsibility are the hallmarks of good leadership and followership, according to NASA. Those in leadership positions should lead by example and provide the resources and solutions to tasks and goals. Team members can actively contribute to the leader's plan too. Self-Care. NASA's definition of self-care is, “demonstrating your ability to be proactive and stay healthy”. If you get enough sleep, good hygiene, spending time on non-work activities it will make you happy. We should consider this as we are all been drawn to connecting through social media. If that is a good use of our time or not. Team Care. Remember that we are all in this together. The best way to support your team is to be patient and respectful, according to NASA. Foster good friendships and relationships with your co-workers during this time offer help to others. Group Living. The final expeditionary behavioural or EB is about building a group culture by take into account everyone's different opinions, cultures, perceptions, skills and personalities according to NASA. NASA say respecting roles, responsibilities and workloads will all create a harmonious group living. But be thoughtful for those that haven't got the capacity to find others and pay attention and just notice those in our communities who may need that phone call or the letter we have yet to pen. That has been The Leadership Hacker News. If you have any news, insights or stories you would like to share with our listeners. Please contact us through our social media sites. Start of Interview Steve Rush: Today's guest is Michelle Boxx, who is the Chief Executive Officer at Boxxbury Marketing, where she trains entrepreneurs on marketing and business development. She is a columnist and a speaker. It is the blonde fixer herself, its Michelle Boxx. Welcome to the show Michelle. Michelle Boxx: Thank you for having me. Steve Rush: So your journey to CEO is not a conventional one, is it? I was doing a little bit of prep after we spoke and met, and I found a couple of videos on YouTube. One in particular as a 15-year-old high school girl addressing a political rally, tell us a little bit about that? Michelle Boxx: Yeah, absolutely. I initially started out in policy and politics, and my very first campaign ever was when I was 12 years old, and then I went on to interning in a presidential race here in the states, and then from there, I was given this opportunity. They thought would be really great at this rally to hear from a student speaker, and so they asked me; and I had not given a speech publicly before and I said, yes. Not really knowing totally what I was signing up for and then I went on to speak at this event; ended up having five hundred people at it, which is quite a lot for your first speech at fifteen years old and went on and gave that speech. It was actually kind of the catalyst to my whole political policy career and everything I'm doing now as an entrepreneur. Steve Rush: So having so many experiences at such a young age in what most people would call an adult world and adult life, what are some of the lessons that you have learned from that time in your life that you now use in your adult life and your leadership career? Michelle Boxx: Oh, I have gathered so much. You know, I learned a lot about through policy and politics. I learned a lot about communications, of course, but I also learned a lot about leadership. You know, speaking at that, that one. You know the video you found, which it is so funny that you found it. I have tried to take it down so many times, but I have lost access to the ago. And I've found through that, I ended up launching a website a few months later that was really a policy website geared at covering legislation here in the States and I recruited a whole bunch of my fellow high school friends to help me with it, and so we would literally read legislation, we would post content every day. And so the website got 10000 page views monthly just organically from us posting this information, and so that was really my introduction into marketing, into leading the team and everything that I do now as a CEO. Steve Rush: And it is a super experience because people get often confused with leadership, has something to do with the job title or a career or a salary, but actually, what you have demonstrated is leadership is about just behaviours and we can have leadership skills and behaviours at any age, right? Michelle Boxx: It is so true. A lot of it is really just jumping in and saying, okay, you know what, I am going to do my best here and I am going to figure it out, I mean, so many of us in life do figure things out as we go along. And so it's better to not wait for that moment of coronation, if you will, and instead just jump in and say, okay, I'm going to do my best here. This is the result we are looking to achieve and nurture these people in the process. Steve Rush: It was an early start in politics. Did that turn into a full-blown career, what happened next? Michelle Boxx: Yeah, so, you know, obviously starting out at 15. You are still in high school, so I end up graduating early at 16 and continuing in politics, so I was working in political campaigns. I became a radio media political commentator, so I had a weekly radio segment and I was a columnist as well, so I was writing a lot of publications, and so I got to work in campaigns in Nashville. I did some work in D.C., Kansas City, where I grew up and so it was really an interesting time for me because I was pretty much doing it full time but it was a myriad of things and all different aspects of policy, politics and media. Steve Rush: Given that, you were so busy at such a young age. Any regrets, anything you might look back and think, we should done that differently? Michelle Boxx: No, actually, I am incredibly proud of everything that I accomplished and showing that initiative so young. I think that is something I am proud of, it really did lay the foundation of everything that I do now. And, you know, I still had my social time with friends. I still, you know, still a very normal in a lot of ways, but at the same time, just very driven, very clear about what I wanted and I felt really blessed every day to have that opportunity. I mean, how many high school students can say that people actually cared at all what they had to say that young? So it was just a really cool experience for me. Steve Rush: And of course, the more experiences we have, whatever age they are, that lays down those foundations that we can draw back on later in life. After your career in politics, you then became a really successful real estate agent. Tell us about the transition and the journey. Michelle Boxx: Right, so it is such an unconventional path that I took, but you know, if you can put yourself in your shoes of a high school student who is getting quite a lot of attention at a very young age, there's definitely pressure associated with it. And I think when I turned 18, 19, I just realized that I needed to maybe take a step back. I think when you are 18 or 19; you don't totally know fully what you believe on the political policy realm just yet, a lot of it has been kind of spoon fed to you, if you will. And so I took a step back and, you know, especially nowadays, I think it was such a smart move because, you know, Google, obviously, and you know, all the other search engines, they chronicle you forever. As you said, you found that video from when I was 15, and though, you know, if I had continued on down that path, I may not agree with some of the positions or the stances or the things that I had taken, and so I chose to be pretty quiet for a little bit. I actually moved to a totally different city. I got my real estate license. I had had a subscription to Forbes since really, I was probably about 15 years old, I had always read about how so many CEOs, business executives, and successful entrepreneurs have a real estate background, and so I went ahead and I got my real estate license. And then it was an interesting experience getting your real estate license at city where, you know, no one. Because real estate is very much a networking and connections kind of industry, and so I had to build everything from the ground up and I had to figure out business really quickly. When I had only been on really the policy and political end, so from there year one I think I sold only like four houses, but year two, I sold 20, and so to have that intense amount of growth obviously is considered pretty good and the industry, especially for a city that you just moved to. So I got to speak at the National Association of Realtors Conference that year, and just to talk about everything that I had accomplished. It was really cool because it's just another experience of realizing there are a lot of grit and determination that you really can succeed in any field. Steve Rush: That is great, and what you have just described is a lot of internal drive and determination and focus. Of course, we all need that external lens. During that period of growth and development for you, how did you seek and find other ways to grow and become more effective in yourself and more effective as a leader too? Michelle Boxx: That is great. I read a lot about business models actually, so it was a lot of modelling and seeing what other successful agents and brokerages throughout the United States had done, and to completely make their model my own, of course, with a few tweaks. I think if anything, that is something that has really propelled my successes to my ability to think extremely conceptually and to look at everything and say, okay. How do I break this down into a system? How do I turn this into something where, you know, is implementable for me? What are the step by steps that need to happen? And then from there going on and actually just doing the implementation. Steve Rush: And all the great leaders I've worked with, coached, supported and worked with, they'll have this philosophy of lifelong learning, don't they? Where they are able to just copy and paste and take the best bits of all of the people they work with, make it their own, also still of course maintaining that authenticity and it seems to me Michelle that you have managed to create a unique view that is also authentic. Michelle Boxx: Thank you very much. Steve Rush: You are welcome. During that period of time, transitioning from politics into real estate, what was maybe the one thing that you learned the most? Michelle Boxx: I think the realization that you can't do everything alone, that you really do need support, so you need your mentors, you need your team, you need. I think that if you have a lot of internal drive, it is very natural to think, you know what, I can figure this out on my own. I can do all of this on my own. I am independent. It is fine, and then just really putting your ego to the side and saying, you know what? I don't have all the answers. Like you said, you know, copy and paste and really having the network around you to support you along your way up. Steve Rush: And since leaving the world of real estate behind. You know, run a firm where marketing and business development of pivotal to what you help other clients with. How did that transition come about? Michelle Boxx: Well, so the way I describe political campaigns or what people should know is throughout my time in real estate, I was in real estate full time for five years. And in addition to that, I was also running political campaigns, and so it's basically like having two full time jobs or some would say that political campaigns and end up itself is two full time job. And so with real estate, you learn a lot about marketing. Obviously, you learn a lot about sales and you learn a lot about modelling and business. But then on the flip side with political campaigns, I imagine it as a business where you basically have six months to get the entire brand off the ground, to get the entire business off the ground, and you have one day, which is election day, to make all of your sales. And if you don't make all those sales, you're out of business, and so it's an intense amount of pressure. And so I really channelled all of that, and to realizing all of those experiences made me really, really effective in business and I realized that so many small business owners are really great at what they got into business to do, but they're not so great many times at the actual business end. When it comes to sales, marketing, business development, pricing, you know, all of those things. And I realized with my experience I couldn't really help them. With real estate, I felt like I was looking more for a challenge. It started to be the same thing every single day and I needed to grow, and that has just been a hallmark of who I am. And so I went ahead and started my marketing firm and initially, it was just supposed to be marketing and it moved into Business Development as well as I realized the need of small business owners and we were generating revenue a week from starting. Steve Rush: Well that is a massive achievement and so early into new business to be driving revenue, well done you. So you've become known as the Blonde Fixer and know if anybody ever met you Michelle or seeing you, they will know the blonde bit, but the fix a bit, not so much. So what is the most common things you often find yourself fixing for others, right now? Michelle Boxx: Sure, so the fix or term in and of itself is actually a political term. A fixer basically handles crisis management for political campaigns or candidates and that kind of thing. But I also shifted over into making it about business as well, so a lot of times for a business…so we worked with about 100 hundred businesses in our first year, whether it was on a retainer basis or just one off consulting calls. And so a lot of times I would get on these calls and I would quickly realize we're not know anything about their costs and their pricing. And so many times I find that, you know, businesses are so focused on marketing and sales and getting the revenue in. That they don't check to make sure that they're properly structured, and if you're not properly structured in terms of your margins, then unfortunately, you're going to hit a cap eventually and if you don't have the margins built in. You are going to have a lot of difficulty in scaling your business long term, so a lot of times the very first thing we do is work on the pricing, so make sure they really have a real grasp of what their costs are. And then also a grasp of what their current production limit is, whether it's a product or service, how much they can literally do right now without hiring anybody else, and then from there, we go ahead and make sure those prices are correct. For example, one of my clients we ended up increasing her pricing extremely significantly, and she said, well, no one is going to buy it at this price, and I was like, just try and you will see. And so through that and then our marketing as well, she not only was able to raise her prices, which of course, increased her margins, but then she was able to actually get more sales and she was getting before, so that's basically what we do on a day to day basis. Steve Rush: It is really interesting, isn't. What might seem obvious for most people geting that kind of basic foundations, right for their business. People often get distracted when they are running their business; the main reason is for that? Michelle Boxx: I think it is overwhelming for a lot of small business owners. You have so many tasks that have to be done, so many hats to wear and it is easy to let things fall to the wayside. I think that sales and marketing does seem obvious when you look at it from a big picture view. But on a micro view, many times they get focused in on the creativity or the production of the product or the service that they're creating, and everybody has different personality types as well. So I think that's why so many small business owners I mean, we really look at how critical that is, though, because the majority of small business owners do fail within five years, which is one of the reasons I started the firm. I think a lot of it is easy to get distracted. It is easy to get overwhelmed, and it is easy to just keep procrastinating and pushing things to the side and hoping they will resolve themselves, but many times, they actually just get worse. Steve Rush: And I guess just like many start up business owners and indeed most business owners, they arrived at being in their own businesses because they were good at something they were passionate about or had some real desire, but of course, that is not enough? You need people around; you have the right skill sets, the right personalities that can offer you differing views and different behaviours. Right? Michelle Boxx: Absolutely, and also, just taking a look at, again, what your skill sets are, kind of what you just touched on. And realizing that if you want to be a person that is creative and just focus on the creative end which is what many like you said, many small business owners, that's what they start their businesses is, it is a passion project. That is okay, but you have to find a way to find the right people that will be on that other side for you, and we'll be doing the stuff that you may not want to do, and so that's a lot of where we come in. It is just filling that gap. Steve Rush: Right and I also wanted to explore with you the whole principle of pricing, because when anybody runs that business and me included, getting the value vs. fee, vs. right proposition is incredibly important, and I think that confidence plays apart in that, doesn't it, particularly if you're new into business? So how do you help people with their confidence about getting the right price for the right value? Michelle Boxx: I love this topic. I love telling the story about when my first real estate sales, where I was negotiating the commission for myself, so I was talking to a prospective seller and they asked me what my commission was. And I so desperately wanted this listing because I was just starting out, and I think that there is that feeling of desperation that a lot of small business owners find themselves in when making a sale. And instead dialling into that desperation, I chose self-regulation and I took a step back, took a deep breath and said, you know what, I'm going to charge even more than I think I can get. I am going to charge way more, actually, and so I just leaned into it and said, okay, you know what, I want my permission to be this amount, and it had been about 2 to 3 percent more than a lot of people in my firm were getting. And he said yes, and that was an incredible lesson for me to realize that so many of us do undervalue ourselves and so many of us, not only we don't see our own value, but we also don't realize that we are the determining factor of our value. We sell yourself short and so really being unapologetic and realizing what is the worst that can happen? You know what they say no, or they needed to negotiate. You can always renegotiate, and that is all it is but to sell yourself short is doing your business a disservice and doing you a disservice. And It feels good internally to be compensated well for your work, and I think it's incredibly important to just always say to yourself, okay, and how much more can I charge here? Just taking that beat, making that moment. How much can I charge? There has been times with that political consulting where I have literally doubled what I thought I could get. Just to see and make it a little bit of a game for yourself, just to see what people perceive your worth to be, and you will be amazed at how little resistance you get when you confidently say it. Steve Rush: And of course, we all have a different value that we place on people's services, times and expectations but often it's our own internal dialogue that either talks us into something or talks us out of something; and actually confidence can increase value because people feel assured, they feel certain about the services and the products that they're going to get from you, right? Michelle Boxx: Of course, there are clients for every price point that you want to charge. If you have a dream amount that you want to charge and you feel like you can justify that value, then there are people who out there who are willing to pay that. Your job is just to find them. That is really all it is. It is really all that marketing and sales is. Steve Rush: So Boxxbury Marketing now in a period of growth. So what is next for you and for Boxxbury? Michelle Boxx: So what we consistently found in year one was even though we worked with, you know, over 100 businesses, that many small business owners, of course don't have massive access to capital to pay intense monthly retainers over time. And then many of them also really needed a space to learn instead of just us doing the work for them, and so we have actually we're in the process of launching 60 different courses that cover our marketing, business development, sales, pricing, and just everything that you would need to know. So 60 different courses for 60 different industries, and we have also teamed up with other knowledge experts like business accountants and attorneys. So basically, these business owners will be able to purchase something that's specific to their industry to be able to build out this business model, and then from there, they'll be able to watch and have these courses permanently, and as we add to them, they'll get the new editions as well. So we're progressively hiring a sales team that is going to be to be selling these courses out and it's just really an exciting time for growth for our Boxxbury right now. Steve Rush: Well congratulations on continued growth as well Michelle. Michelle Boxx: Thank you. Steve Rush: For all our guest that come on, the show. We ask them to share that top Leadership Hack so we can look into your mind. What is your top Leadership Hack? Michelle Boxx: Absolutely, so one thing I would say is to facilitate feedback from your team. I found that it is so important to check our egos at the door and to simply not be afraid to get that feedback. You would be amazed at the wealth of knowledge that your team, whether it is your sales team or whoever else has, even if they have not been in executive positions. Many times, they can fill in that missing piece of the puzzle, so many of us as executive type's area lot in our heads. And it's really important to rely on your team to see where those puzzle pieces are, where they can say, okay, look, actually, maybe this isn't as clear as you thought it was, or maybe we should be doing this so we can all feel a little bit more unified. And so facilitating that feedback from them and making it a two way street has been really critical to me and my staff. The next would be empathy, compassion, and kindness, putting that all in as one. A good story about this is a sale member of mine on my team. She was recently experiencing trouble with rejection and I guess there had been a couple of people who had rejected her who were not very kind. And she got all the way to the point where she was ready to quit, and she never said anything to me, which is where that facilitating feedback that I already mentioned comes in but then the other thing was she had gotten so in her own head that she felt she wasn't cut out for the role. And so when she finally came to me and she told me that she was ready to quit, I just really instead dug in instead of accepting, you know, the instant quitting and then just tried to get in with her and where she was at, and so I empathize and provided solutions to her concerns. And she's been a numerous sales positions before, and she told me that she had never had a leader tell her before that they actually cared and to show that they actually cared. And it's startling how many people don't feel like their leaders and the executives truly care about them, so really diving in deep with that and taking that time to slow down and really get into where they're feeling and then we were able to find a creative solution for her. Where she is still able to sell for us, but in a way that she does not hear the rejection in such an intense fashion. So just really customizing that for your team and being empathetic, I think is so critical. The next would be investment in the individual. It kind of ties into that empathy aspect, but I really like to dive into my team's professional goals. You know, right now we have a really, really large sales team. Over 60 people and I dive into, you know, where do you see yourself going in life? You know, how does this job help you get there? Because I know that if they are happy and satisfied, they will stay longer, but I also know that if they really feel like a job is pushing them towards their best potential and really helping them elevate, then they're going to give the best result. Really just diving into them and investing in them as an individual's critical as well. Steve Rush: Super hacks, thanks, Michelle, for sharing those. What is really important is recognizing is from a leadership perspective the more that you give and get on the agenda of others, the more that you get in return from working together. So great stuff, this part of the show also, we are going to invite our guests to share what we call the hack to attack. So this is when a situation is going particularly wrong or not worked out well, and we now use it as a tool in our kitbag to lead and support and help others. What will be your hack to attack? Michelle Boxx: So this is quite the story. When I was about 17 years old, I would say. I tweeted something on Twitter and this was, of course, in my time in politics and policy. And I tweeted something without really thinking about it. I thought it was tongue in cheek, and apparently, people did not feel that way. We ended up getting screenshotted and put on an article that was seen by twenty thousand plus people and I received over a hundred hate messages, death threats, that kind of thing overnight, which is, of course, pretty alarming when you're 17 years older anytime, frankly. And what I learned from that experience. Is one to first simmer down before you react, it was a pretty alarming time, but then I just really learned the importance of our words, that our words really have power, and it sounds trite to say, but it's so critical in terms of leadership at in terms of leading our team. Words can sting for a really long time, and so for me, it was just that reminder that, you know, to always check how something might be perceived before we choose to say it. Steve Rush: Wow, it's a massive lesson to learn at such an early age, but one I suspect you use readily when you're coaching and counselling others, right? Michelle Boxx: Yeah, absolutely. Steve Rush: And of course, communication had changed now; where we could get away with saying it and people would hear things. They can unhear those things, maybe forget it. Whereas now with texts and social media, once we have written those words, they are there forever. Michelle Boxx: Right. It just it is like a nice big punch, unfortunately, to a lot of people if you don't say things that correct way. And I think that it's just a reminder as well that. You know, when we put things in text, our tone of voice and a lot of the other senses that we use to typically engage with the world as is absent. All you got is the visual, and so to really be mindful of how that is perceived. Steve Rush: And with social media, being so present in our lives, even more important now. To the final thing I'd like to explore with you today Michelle is, if we were able to do some time-travel, go back to meet that 15 year old Michelle, who was courageous, political activist, ready to take on the world, what advice would you be giving her now? Michelle Boxx: I think that Michelle at that time was incredibly driven, but also really afraid of not getting to places fast enough, not accomplishing the dreams fast enough, and so I would really advise Michelle at that time to do something called living and day tight compartments. And it's a concept that Dale Carnegie wrote about in his book about Stopping Worrying, and it's really to leave the past in the past. To leave mistakes in the past, of course, learn our lessons, but just leave them in the past and then also to not worry about the future and where it's taking us instead to have your plan to focus every day, minute by minute, hour by hour, focusing in on the tasks that need to get done. And once you have that plan in place, not leave it any time to second guess or to overanalyse, just implement, implement, implement, and you'll get to where you want to go. Steve Rush: That is great advice. I can resonate with that, and of course, the more that we can focus on the now being present, more likely we be in control, rather the stuff that hasn't happened or stuff that's chasing us that really helps us be present in the moment and be more focused. Michelle Boxx: Absolutely, and I think that it is really easy to not even realize how much we worry and how unproductive that really is for ourselves, as unproductive for our mental wellbeing and done for our performance as well. And so if you really start to be conscious of how much you worry every day and how much you're analyse, overanalysing and just in general getting nervous, you'll start to realize there's a tremendous amount of time every day that you waste, and so alleviating that actually makes you the most. Steve Rush: So our listeners today, Michelle, may be thinking how to find out a little bit more about the work that you do. Now you've got a strong following on social media, so how would you like our folks listening today to connect with you? Michelle Boxx: I would love everyone to check me out on both Instagram and Twitter. It is at @blondefixer, and I typically try to post helpful articles and just helpful tips in general, just things that we are implementing within our firm for our clients. I try to give free advice every now and then as well, and if you have any feedback from this episode or have any other questions, I would love for you to reach out to me there. Steve Rush: So as folks have listened here, they can go to our show notes and click on those links direct to get to your social media pages. Michelle Box: Perfect. Steve Rush: Finally just for me. I just wanted to say a massive thank you, Michelle, for being with us on the show. I know it has been a busy time for you at Boxxbury and I'm super grateful for you sharing your Leadership Hacks. Michelle Boxx, the Blonde Fixer. Thanks for being on The Leadership Hacker Podcast. Michelle Box: Thank you so much, Steve. Closing Steve Rush: I genuinely want to say heartfelt thanks for taking time out of your day to listen in too. We do this in the service of helping others, and spreading the word of leadership. Without you listening in, there would be no show. So please subscribe now if you have not done so already. Share this podcast with your communities, network, and help us develop a community and a tribe of leadership hackers. Finally, if you would like me to work with your senior team, your leadership community, keynote an event, or you would like to sponsor an episode. Please connect with us, by our social media. And you can do that by following and liking our pages on Twitter and Facebook our handler their @leadershiphacker. Instagram you can find us there @the_leadership_hacker and at YouTube, we are just Leadership Hacker, so that is me signing off. I am Steve Rush and I have been the leadership hacker.

Peggy Whitson: "665 Days in Space" | Zeitgeist 2019

Talks at Google

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 21:03

This episode features Dr. Peggy Whitson speaking about how spending 665 days in space has changed her perspective of the world and her message to all women nerds. Given the nickname ‘space ninja’ Peggy is the current record holder for longest single spaceflight by a woman. With a total of 665 days in space, she holds the U.S. record and places eighth on the all-time space endurance list. She was also the first woman to hold NASA’s Chief Astronaut position. This event is moderated by Dr. Ellen Stofan, the first female Director of Air & Space Museum, former Chief NASA Scientist, and fierce advocate for diversity in STEM and space! Ellen strives to get young kids and girls interested in STEM through initiatives like 'She Can', a once in a lifetime summer camp that allows middle school girls to explore STEM. Ellen is also leading the major renovation of the Air and Space Museum which is being reimagined for 21st Century audiences. To watch the video of this talk, please visit youtube.com/googlezeitgeist.

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Episode 398: The Week in Space History- October 21st-27th

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2019 17:17

The week in space history for October 21st to the 27th. Apologies for the delay in getting this out. I had some computer difficulties, the joys of an aging laptop, which put me behind. Let me know if you have any questions, email me at john@thespaceshot.com. You can also call 720-772-7988 if you'd like to ask a question for the show. Send questions, ideas, or comments, and I will be sure to respond to you! Thanks for reaching out! Do me a favor and leave a review for the podcast if you enjoy listening each day. Screenshot your review and send it to @johnmulnix or john@thespaceshot.com and I will send you a Space Shot sticker and a thank you! You can send me questions and connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, by clicking one of the links below. Facebook (https://m.facebook.com/thespaceshot/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/johnmulnix/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/johnmulnix) Episode Links: Cosmo.org- Everything Under the Stars (https://cosmo.org/news-and-events/everything-under-the-stars) Penetrating the Iron Curtain- CIA.gov (https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/cold-war/resolving-the-missile-gap-with-technology) Resolving the Missile Gap- Paywall (https://primarysources.brillonline.com/browse/cold-war-intelligence/leonard-f-parkinson-and-logan-h-potter-closing-the-missile-gap-studies-in-intelligence-may-1975-secret;b09019) STS-120 NASA.gov (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts120/index.html) The Mississippi Test Facility (https://medium.com/@johnmulnix/the-mississippi-test-facility-a4224ddf8978) The Final Free Flight of the Enterprise (https://medium.com/@johnmulnix/the-final-free-flight-of-the-enterprise-14102c7a542d) Saturn I- First Flight (https://www.nasa.gov/centers/marshall/history/this-week-in-nasa-history-first-saturn-rocket-sa-1-launches-oct-27-1961.html)

Soyeon Yi Part IV: To Space and Back

Flight Deck Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 15:44

First Korean astronaut SoYeon Yi shares her memories of going to space and the harrowing return to Earth after 11 days in the International Space Station. Before listening to part 4 of Soyeon Yi’s story, be sure to listen to Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 ! After years of studying and training, SoYeon Yi finally traveled to space for the very first time on April 8, 2008 along with astronauts Peggy Whitson and Yuri Malenchenko, both of whom had already completed space missions. A trip to space has a way of bonding people, and SoYeon Yi says that she remains good friends with Whitson and Malenchenko to this day and keeps in touch with them. SoYeon Yi’s excitement about being in space continued even after the 2-day journey on the Soyuz to the International Space Station. She wasn’t, however, too keen about all the cameras and media buzz when the Soyuz finally docked with the ISS: “We were all so tired. My hair was crazy messy. I was throwing up every ten minutes and all the vomit bags were in my side pocket.” Despite the fatigue, SoYeon Yi smiled and waved to the cameras, and continued to do so for the next 11 days they spent on the ISS, where she completed 18 experiments and was featured in TV and radio interviews. “Time flies so fast,” SoYeon says. “11 days is not that long.” Although she loved being in space, SoYeon did miss gravity and life on Earth. The trio’s return to Earth was marred by an mechanical error upon re-entry: a part of the habitation module was still connected to the descent module, causing a loss of balance. The capsule fell to Earth upside down, with the heat shield in a rotated position. This caused heat to build up: “If we had been in the capsule for a few more seconds, it would have burned up.” They ended up landing in a rural area of Kazakhstan, but search and rescue were nowhere to be found. Soyeon Yi and Malenchenko released themselves from the capsule, but Whitson was precariously hanging upside inside and they had no way of cutting her down. A nomadic shepherd witnessed the capsule crash land and ran over to check out the scene—he was the one who helped cut Whitson down. Search and rescue eventually reached the scene about 40 minutes later. Want to learn more about what it’s like to travel in space? Check out the exhibits in our Charles Simonyi Space Gallery! Host: Sean Mobley Producer: Sean Mobley Webmaster: Layne Benofsky Content Marketing Manager: Irene Jagla

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880: Kate Snow: Anchor NBC Nightly News Sunday

So Money with Farnoosh Torabi

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 34:11

We are in conversation with Kate Snow, one of the most accomplished television journalists. You've probably seen her on NBC News. She's the weekday anchor for MSNBC Live, as well as national correspondent for NBC News and anchor of NBC Nightly News Sunday editions. Kate has travelled extensively and built a reputation for stories that create change. She's covered politics throughout her career, including five presidential elections, the White House and Congress. She continues to cover developing news stories from the mass shootings in Newtown to conflict in the Middle East to allegations against Bill Cosby. She's currently hosting a series called The Drink with Kate snow, where she has a drink with incredibly interesting people from fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi, to actress Kate Hudson, to NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson. On So Money, we dive into her career, how she arrived in her field as a journalist, as a top journalist for NBC, the stories that she's drawn to cover, including the financial ones, and Kate's role as breadwinner in her marriage and how she and her husband have successfully combined their finances over the years.

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NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson: From small Iowa farm to outer space

The Spokesman Speaks: Ag Insights for Your Farm and Family

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2018 33:07

Welcome to episode 2 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, we hear about China, Japan, Europe and other trade markets from the Trump administration's Chief Agricultural Trade Negotiator, Ambassador Gregg Doud, and Paul Clayton of the U.S. Meat Export Federation. Also, podcast host Laurie Johns sits down with former NASA astronaut Dr. Peggy Whitson to talk about Whitson's inspiring journey from a small family farm in Ringgold County, Iowa to NASA and outer space - where she still holds multiple records, including most total days in space by an American.

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13.50: What Writers Get Wrong, with Zoraida Córdova

Writing Excuses

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2018 20:23

Your Hosts: Brandon, Mary Robinette, Dan, and Howard, with special guest Zoraida Córdova Zoraida Córdova, an award-winning author of urban fantasy, was born in Ecuador and grew up in Queens. She joins us to talk about what writers get wrong (and what they can get right and do well) when portraying latinas in the United States. Credits: This episode was recorded live at FanX Salt Lake (formerly "Salt Lake Comic-Con") by Dan Thompson, and mastered by Alex Jackson Liner Notes: The comic book Howard referenced is Guardians of Infinity #3, (2016), which features a back-up story entitled "Yo Soy Groot." Peggy Whitson is the astronaut Mary referenced. As of this writing, she holds the record for longest single spaceflight by an American.

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Liftoff 75: Not a Guy, a Box

Liftoff

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2018 33:13

Jason and Stephen talk about President Trump's call for a Space Force, then Opportunity's struggle against a Martian dust storm and Peggy Whitson's retirement from NASA.

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11: Black Trans Heroines: Past and Present

Inner Hoe Uprising

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2018 75:19

A conversation with Raquel Willis about unsung black trans heroines in American history and the present day. Rodecka & Sam are joined by writer and activitst Raquel Willis to discuss: Bae(s) of The Week: Mae Jemison, Peggy Whitson & Mae Reeves Hoe(s) of the Week: Sarah Shalene Photography and Flash Magazine Self Care Tips**:** Coffee Naps (I guess?) Fuck It (Topic of the Day): A conversation with activist & writer Raquel Willis about unsung black trans women in American History. Points of discussion include: Transgender Law Center, racial and socioeconomic disparities that impact Black Transgender women, Mary Jones, Sex work, The Monyihan Report, Hoteps, Frances Thompson, Lucky Hicks Anderson, the fight for marriage equality, Carlett Brown, Trans women may have been the original drag queens, trans antagonism by cis gay men, RuPaul transmisogynistic comments, Marsha P Johnson, Slyvia Rivera, STAR, Stonewall, Happy Birthday Marsha, The Death and Life of Marsha P Johnson, Sir Lady Java, Miss Major, Deedee Chamblee, Cecilia Chun, Ruby Corado, Felicia Flames, Cheryl Courtney Evans, Andrea Jenkins, People who are doing the work of documenting trans history today, Reina Gosset & much more. HASHTAGS Use #InnerHoeUprising and #Podin to keep up with this conversation on social media and let others know that you are listening. RELEVANT LINKS AND NOTES http://www.raquelwillis.com/ Black on Both Sides By C. Riley Snorton (book) The Queen (film) Hiding My Candy by Lady Chablis (book) Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil (film) Andrea Jenkins’ Trans Oral History Project: https://www.lib.umn.edu/tretter/transgender-oral-history-project WEBSITE https://innerhoeuprising.com/ PAY A BITCH  https://www.paypal.me/innerhoe https://www.patreon.com/InnerHoeUprising WRITE IN EMAIL ihupodcast@gmail.com SPEAKING GIGS Wanna pay us to speak at your school or conference about sex positivity, black feminism, or the other kinds of topics we discuss on this show? We’d love to! To book us, send us a line to ihupodcast@gmail.com MUSIC Opening: “Queen S%!T” SheReal https://soundcloud.com/shereal/04-queen-s-t-produced-by Fuck It: "Party on the Weekend" King Kam X DVRKAMBR  End: “Yeah Yeah” Abstract Fish Co ENGINEERING BY https://www.castsoundlab.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA Show | IG: @InnerHoeUprising | Twitter: @InnerHoeUprisin Rebecca| IG &Twitter: @rebbyornot Sam | IG & Twitter: @slamridd Raquel | Twitter: @RaquelWillis_ IG: @raquel_willis #black #woman #sex #feminist #womanist #Comedy #raunchy #queer #history #transgender

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Episode 298: International Women's Day, Discovery, and Expedition 2

The Valley's Morning News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2018 5:42

From today until Saturday, March 10th, share The Space Shot with your friends and family and let me know about it. I've got something fantastic for those of you that share the podcast and let me know you've done so. We're on a mission to share the wonders of space, history, and pop culture, so I've got something that will go along nicely since you're part of the podcasting crew ;) You can also score this yet to be named perk by asking a question, so ask away! Thank you for making me part of your daily routine, I appreciate your time and your ears! If you could do me a favor and leave a review for the podcast, I'd appreciate it! If you take a screenshot of your review and send it to @johnmulnix, pretty much anywhere on the Internet, I will send you a Space Shot sticker and a thank you! You can send me questions and connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, by clicking one of the links below. Facebook (https://m.facebook.com/thespaceshot/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/johnmulnix/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/johnmulnix) I've also got a call in number that I'm going to be testing here soon, so keep an eye out for that! Thanks to everyone that's subscribed to the podcast. If you could do me a favor and leave a review for the podcast, I'd appreciate it! If you take a screenshot of your review and send it to @johnmulnix, pretty much anywhere on the Internet, I will send you a Space Shot sticker and a thank you! Episode Links: Women in Space- NASA (https://history.nasa.gov/women.html) Rise of the Rocket Girls- Audible.com (https://www.audible.com/pd/History/Rise-of-the-Rocket-Girls-Audiobook/B01DMYC6KM) Katherine Johnson NASA History (https://www.nasa.gov/feature/katherine-johnson-the-girl-who-loved-to-count) Katherine Johnson: A Lifetime of STEM (https://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/a-lifetime-of-stem.html) Katherine Johnson- NASA Biography (https://www.nasa.gov/content/katherine-johnson-biography) Peggy Whitson- First Female ISS Commander (https://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/imagegallery/image_feature_2371.html) Peggy A. Whitson (PH.D.) NASA Biography (https://www.nasa.gov/astronauts/biographies/peggy-a-whitson/biography) Check out this episode of The Space Shot. Episode 162- Harmony (https://thespaceshot.fireside.fm/162) Barbie models doll after NASA 'hidden figure' Katherine Johnson- Collect Space (http://www.collectspace.com//news/news-030618a-barbie-inspiring-women-doll-katherine-johnson.html) Susan J. Helms- NASA Biography (https://www.jsc.nasa.gov/Bios/htmlbios/helms.html) STS-102 Mission Page (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/archives/sts-102.html) STS-102 Mission Highlights Video- National Space Society (http://www.nss.org/resources/library/shuttlevideos/shuttle103.htm)

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Dr. Shawn Cruzen from CCSSC December 14, 2017

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2017 11:18

Scott and Wes talk with Dr. Shawn Cruzen about 2017's biggest stories from space including the eclipse, 2 hurricanes, Tabby's Star, Space-X and Peggy Whitson

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Episode 162: Harmony

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2017 6:09

Be sure to connect with me online, find me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, just click the links below. Facebook (https://m.facebook.com/thespaceshot/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/johnmulnix/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/johnmulnix) Episode Links: STS-120 Mission Overview (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts120/mission_overview.html) STS-120 Mission Page (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/sts120/index.html) Items Taken Into Space Reflect Accomplishments on Earth (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/behindscenes/Whatsgoingup.html) Sleeping in Space (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyFYgeE32f0)

Episode 910: Total Eclipse of the Mind and Sun

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2017 72:02

How do you describe a solar eclipse on the radio? Listen and find out! On this episode, we begin with the return of the Expedition 52 and looking at the records set by NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson. All this happening ahead of the next crewed launch on September 12. Then it's onto recent launches, including the Formosat-5 launch aboard a Falcon 9 and the ORS-5 launch on the first ever Minotaur out of Cape Camaveral. We also look at the first major failure of India's PSLV in tis more than 20 years of flying. With the recent announcement of a nominee for the currently vacant NASA Administrator position, we discuss the pros and cons of the current choice. Then it's onto our main topic...the Great American Total Solar Eclipse of 2017. Both Kat and Sawyer were in the path of totality. Hear how "fantastic" it really is and hear what the pictures in the show notes below don't convey. Hear how far people came and what it took to organize a party for 10,000+ people traveling to a small town just for the eclipse. Finally, Gene Mikulka reports from Podcast Movement 2017 with special guest Daniel Druhora from USC's Escape Velocity podcast to discuss how to convey STEM through podcasting. [An image gallery was added here. To view it, visit http://talkingspaceonline.com] Show recorded 9-4-2017 Host: Sawyer Rosenstein Panelists: Mark Ratterman and Kat Robison with a special guest interview by Gene Mikulka

Dr. Shawn Cruzen from CCSSC September 7, 2017

The Valley's Morning News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2017 10:56

Scott and Wes talk with Dr. Shawn Cruzen from CSU's Coca-Cola Space Science Center about Hurricane Irma, Dragon Con and Peggy Whitson

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69: Welcome home to record breaker Peggy Whitson - Space Nuts with Dr Fred Watson & Andrew Dunkley Episode 68

Space Nuts

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2017 26:45

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly). In Episode 68 of Space Nuts: * Astronaut Peggy Whitson breaks a mass of orbital records * An elusive medium sized black hole found in our own back yard * John from Sydney asks where the habitable zone of our solar system will be when our Sun turns into a red giant Subscribe, rate and review Space Nuts via all good podcatcher apps, including Apple Podcasts (formerly iTunes) (featured in New & Noteworthy), audioBoom, Stitcher, Pocketcasts, Podbean, Overcast, Tunein Radio, 60db etc. RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4639279.rss Join our mailing list at http://www.bitesz.com/join-our-mailing-list For more, follow Space Nuts on Facebook, twitter, Google+ and Spreaker : Facebook - @spacenutspodcast twitter - @spacenutspodcst Google+ - https://plus.google.com/u/2/collection/cHkPaB Spreaker - https://www.spreaker.com/show/space-nuts Enjoying what we do? Then please share with and tell your friends. Your recommendation is the best we could possibly get. Thank you... #astronomy #space #science #technology #news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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26. Taking the Plunge: The Jim Bridenstine Story

Ad Astra

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2017 50:49

The guys talk about Jim Bridenstine’s place in the Climate Change Denier’s Alignment System. They then put the spotlight on Peggy Whitson and her plunge back to Earth. They cover SLS and Hurricane Harvey imagery by NASA. Finally, they chat about Cassini’s upcoming plunge. Links: Places to Donate for Hurricane Harvey American Red Cross: Usually the first group people think of when giving after a disaster. It says it is providing shelters for those displaced by Harvey, and it has thousands of volunteers on the ground in the state. Global Giving: A charity crowdfunding site that is attempting to raise $2 million to be used exclusively for local relief and recovery efforts. Airbnb: The hospitality company is working to coordinate people in need of a place to stay with people willing to offer a free room. Ad Astra T-Shirt Competition: Submit your ideas via email as a 300dpi .png to AdAstra@elemental.fm Latest from Washington Administration picks Bridenstine for NASA Admin position But he faces some obstacles NSpC is getting ready to tackle space Space News Highlight of the Week Peggy Whitson comes Home! International News ESA Helped Out Latest in Tech NASA Conducts Final (5th) Test of RS-25 Engine Flight Controller Unit Hurricane Harvey seen from Space Coming Soon to Space Cassini Final Orbit begins on September 9, ends on the 15th Follow Ad Astra on Twitter at @AdAstra_Podcast, on Facebook, and subscribe to the mailing list for future updates and events!

Catalina Island

Expanded Perspectives

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2017 49:41

On this episode of Expanded Perspectives the guys start the show off talking about their recent disc golf outing and some interesting news items. First off, a woman from Ferry county claims she saw a primate she identified as a Bigfoot. The anonymous 60-year-old woman says she was by Empire Creek road near Malo, Washington when the creature showed up. Then, astronaut Peggy Whitson returns to Earth after nine and a half months in space. She’s broken record after record–most significantly that at a total of 665 days, she’s spent the most time in space of any woman and any American astronaut. At age 57, she’s also the world’s oldest female astronaut. Then, a couple in Ormond by the Sea, Florida reports that they saw a bright object flying “zig-zaggy” through the sky at a high rate of speed. The sighting took place last night as they were watching the stars from their backyard. Then, Breakthrough Listen, a $100 million initiative aimed at stepping up the search for alien signals, says it’s picked up an intriguing series of 15 fast radio bursts emanating from a dwarf galaxy 3 billion light-years away. It’s way too early to claim that the signals from the galaxy, which hosts a radio source known as FRB 121102, constitute the kind of evidence sought for decades by researchers specializing in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, or SETI. After the break Kyle brings up some incredible tales of Giants that once live on Catalina Island, just off the California coast. All of this and more on this weeks episode of Expanded Perspectives! Show Notes: Woman Claims Bigfoot Sighting in Washington Astronaut Peggy Whitson Returns After Nine and a Half Months in Space Florida Couple Claim to Witness Speedy UFO Zig-Zagging Through the Night Sky  Alien-Hunting Breakthrough Listen Project Tracks Strange Series of 15 Radio Bursts Sponsors: GAIA ZipRecruiter Dollar Shave Club Music: All music for Expanded Perspectives is provided by Pretty Lights. Purchase, Download and Donate at www.prettylightsmusic.com. Songs Used: Pretty Lights vs. Led Zeppelin (Pretty Lights) Solamente Vibe Vendetta At Last I Am Free

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Catalina Island

Expanded Perspectives

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2017 49:41

On this episode of Expanded Perspectives the guys start the show off talking about their recent disc golf outing and some interesting news items. First off, a woman from Ferry county claims she saw a primate she identified as a Bigfoot. The anonymous 60-year-old woman says she was by Empire Creek road near Malo, Washington when the creature showed up. Then, astronaut Peggy Whitson returns to Earth after nine and a half months in space. She’s broken record after record–most significantly that at a total of 665 days, she’s spent the most time in space of any woman and any American astronaut. At age 57, she’s also the world’s oldest female astronaut. Then, a couple in Ormond by the Sea, Florida reports that they saw a bright object flying “zig-zaggy” through the sky at a high rate of speed. The sighting took place last night as they were watching the stars from their backyard. Then, Breakthrough Listen, a $100 million initiative aimed at stepping up the search for alien signals, says it’s picked up an intriguing series of 15 fast radio bursts emanating from a dwarf galaxy 3 billion light-years away. It’s way too early to claim that the signals from the galaxy, which hosts a radio source known as FRB 121102, constitute the kind of evidence sought for decades by researchers specializing in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, or SETI. After the break Kyle brings up some incredible tales of Giants that once live on Catalina Island, just off the California coast. All of this and more on this weeks episode of Expanded Perspectives! Show Notes: Woman Claims Bigfoot Sighting in Washington Astronaut Peggy Whitson Returns After Nine and a Half Months in Space Florida Couple Claim to Witness Speedy UFO Zig-Zagging Through the Night Sky  Alien-Hunting Breakthrough Listen Project Tracks Strange Series of 15 Radio Bursts Sponsors: GAIA ZipRecruiter Dollar Shave Club Music: All music for Expanded Perspectives is provided by Pretty Lights. Purchase, Download and Donate at www.prettylightsmusic.com. Songs Used: Pretty Lights vs. Led Zeppelin (Pretty Lights) Solamente Vibe Vendetta At Last I Am Free

Episode 111: Expedition's End & Podcasting

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2017 2:53

Be sure to connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Check out the links below and hit me up with any questions or feedback! Facebook (https://m.facebook.com/thespaceshot/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/johnmulnix/) Twitter (https://twitter.com/johnmulnix) Episode Links: NASA- Twitter Status Update (https://twitter.com/NASA/status/904162867435388929) NASA Press Release- Three International Space Station Crewmates Safely Return to Earth (https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/three-international-space-station-crewmates-safely-return-to-earth)

La folle histoire de l'Univers 64

La folle histoire de l'Univers

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2017 17:29

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Episode 904: Fire Re-Breathing Dragon Flies

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2017 66:26

On this very special episode of Talking Space, we primarily focus on the recent launch of CRS-11, which our own Sawyer Rosenstein was at. First, we discuss the announcement of NASA's 12 new astronauts after the largest application pool in history. We then discuss the recent launches of India's GSLV 3, Japan's H-II A, and New Zealand's Electron. We also discuss the announcement that the US Air Force's X-37B will be launched aboard a Falcon 9 as opposed to the usual Atlas V. During our CRS-11 coverage, we have for the first time in Talking Space history, both launch and landing audio of a Falcon 9 rocket and its first stage. We asked SpaceX's VP of Mission Assurance about the actual cost savings of flying a flight proven Dragon spacecraft. We then get to learn about the amazing science on this mission and the ISS. We hear from Dr. Karen Ocorr on the Fruit Flies 2 experiment. We hear from the head of the Air Force's project called ROSA, the Roll Out Solar Array. We also get an update on all the science happening aboard the ISS from the Associate Program Scientist for the ISS Camille Alleyne and get an insight into how much of an impact NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson is having on science. Images were inserted here. To view them, visit http://talkingspaceonline.com Show recorded 6-07-2017 Host: Sawyer Rosenstein Panelist: Kat Robison Listen now:

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Episode 22: Two Shuttles Walk into a Bar

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2017 5:53

Episode Links: NASA- STS-40 (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/archives/sts-40.html) NASA- STS-111 (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/shuttlemissions/archives/sts-111.html) iTunes- Big WIllie Style (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/big-willie-style/id161524950)

SoT 265: Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes

Science On Top

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2017 31:58

Hosts: Ed Brown, Dr. Shayne Joseph, Penny Dumsday, Dr. Helen Maynard-Casely. 00:01:03 The first results from the Juno spacecraft are in, giving us new and surprising insights into the largest planet in our solar system. 00:09:39 Some media reports of flooding at the Svalbard Global Seed Vault were somewhat exaggerated. Some water got in at the front door, which happens every year, but the seeds were never in any danger. 00:14:36 Have you ever seen a flamingo fall over? Probably not. Turns out they're extremely stable, especially on one leg. A pair of biologists set out to find out why. 00:22:11 The first steps have been taken towards space-based baby-making, with healthy mouse pups being born from sperm that went to space. 00:29:28 Please help support the show by pledging on Patreon! This episode contains traces of astronaut Dr. Peggy Whitson talking with President Trump, after breaking the US record for the most time in space. Dr. Whitson was already the world's most experienced spacewoman and the oldest woman in space.

【专题】慢速英语（英音）2017-06-05

NEWSPlus Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2017 25:00

2017-06-05 Special EnglishThis is Special English. I&`&m Mark Griffiths in Beijing. Here is the news.Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for efforts to build the Chinese Navy into a strong and modern force to lend support for the realization of the Chinese dream of national rejuvenation and the dream of a strong military.President Xi is also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission. He made the remarks during an inspection of the Chinese Navy headquarters recently.The president congratulated the Party congress of the Navy, met delegates to the congress and conveyed greetings to all navy members.He noted that the navy is a strategic military service concerning national security and overall development. He asked naval authorities to build a world-class force by promoting political awareness, reforms and rule of law.Xi visited the navy&`&s operational command center, where he greeted navy officers who were performing duties at sea.Via video, he first talked with the crew of flotilla 150, which was taking part in an overseas journey of a good-will visit. The crew told Xi that they had visited five countries in more than one month and were warmly welcomed by the host countries. Xi asked them to pass on friendship and contribute to world peace.This is Special English.The leaders of the Group of Seven industrialized nations, the G7, have signed a joint declaration on combating terrorism.The 15-point document says the fight against violent extremism is a major priority of the G7, which will bring the fight to a higher level by relentlessly preventing, investigating and prosecuting terrorist acts, their perpetrators and supporters.The leaders pledged to combat the misuse of the Internet by terrorists to work together to manage the risk posed by foreign fighters as they disperse from theatres of conflict and to take action to cut off sources and channels of terrorist financing.Among the measure is the expansion of the use of Passenger Name Records and Advance Passenger Information in traveler screening.Terrorism was pushed to the top of the G7 summit agenda after a suicide bomber claimed 22 lives and wounded dozens of others when he blew himself up at a concert in the British city of Manchester on 22nd of May.This is Special English.In view of the latest situation in Britain, the government of China&`&s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has issued an Amber Outbound Travel Alert for the country.A spokesman of the Hong Kong regional government said residents who plan to visit the United Kingdom or who are already there should monitor the situation, exercise caution and pay attention to the advice of the local authorities.The announcement came after the British authorities raised the country&`&s terror threat to critical, the highest level, after a suicide bombing at the Manchester Arena left 22 people dead.The Hong Kong regional government said its Security Bureau will closely monitor the situation in Britain, and will issue updates through media and the bureau&`&s mobile app and webpage.Residents who need assistance while in Britain may call the 24-hour hotline of the Assistance to Hong Kong Residents Unit of the Hong Kong Immigration Department. They may also contact the Chinese Embassy in Britain at the consular protection hotline.Hong Kong residents are encouraged to use the online Registration of Outbound Travel Information service of the Immigration Department to register their contact details and itinerary when outside Hong Kong. The information provided allows the department to disseminate practical information to them through appropriate means on a timely basis when necessary.You&`&re listening to Special English. I&`&m Mark Griffiths in Beijing.China says the current development of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization is facing new opportunities and challenges.This year marks the 15th anniversary of the signing of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Charter and the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty on Long-Term Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation by the organization members.Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says that under the collective efforts of all members, the organization has grown into a new type of regional cooperative organization with advanced ideas on cooperation and significant international influence. It plays an important role in promoting regional peace and development.The foreign minister pointed out that the organization is facing new opportunities and challenges in its development.After India and Pakistan complete the process of joining the organization during the forthcoming Astana summit, it will become the world&`&s most populous and largest regional cooperative organization, which will bring unprecedented development capacity and cooperation potential.Wang said that in the face of the rise of protectionism and regional security, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization should adhere to and be supportive of trade liberalization and facilitate and promote the process of economic integration.Meanwhile, the organization should promote security cooperation to combat terrorism, separatism and extremism in a more precise and efficient manner, so as to safeguard the sovereignty and homeland security of all members and maintain the regional peace and stability.This is Special English.A cultural exchange delegation from China has given lectures on Chinese cultural diversity and traditional arts to the students of Kiev Taras Shevchenko National University in Ukraine.In particular, the lecture offered insights into Tibet&`&s history, culture, medicine, Buddhism philosophy and arts. It attracted an audience of around 300 people. Karina Kolyadych, a third-year student at the university&`&s faculty of regional studies, said the lecture on Tibetan thangka art kindled her particular interest. Thangka is the form of scroll paintings on paper, cloth or silk, which has a 1,300-year-old history.The lecturers also introduced cultural features of other Chinese ethnic groups to the Ukrainian public, stressing harmony and equality among the people of all of China&`&s 56 ethnic groups.While speaking after the lecture, a student of the university&`&s faculty of international information said ethnically diversed Ukraine has to learn from China&`&s experience in building a harmonious society.This is Special English.The Chinese Bridge, a Chinese language proficiency contest for foreign students, has been held in Kabul, Afghanistan.The first prize went to Ahmad Walid Ahadi from the Confucius Institute at Kabul University and another student from Marefat, a famous private school in Afghanistan. The top winners will represent Afghanistan in the final event in China later this year.A total of 12 students from Kabul University and Marefat took part in the contest.There are three sections in the contest themed "Dreams Enlighten Future", namely Chinese speech, knowledge of China, and a China-related talent show.In his speech, one of the winners, Ahadi, talked about his dream of becoming a diplomat working to improve China-Afghanistan friendly relations. Contestants also performed Wushu, the Chinese martial art, and Chinese calligraphy, for the audience.An official from the Confucius Institute at Kabul University said that in the backdrop of the Belt and Road Initiative, they hope to facilitate such bilateral exchanges by teaching students about the Chinese language and culture.Founded in 2008, the Confucius Institute at Kabul University has enrolled 321 students, 246 of whom have won the scholarships to study in China. It cooperates with Marefat School to further promote the Chinese language teaching and Chinese culture.You&`&re listening to Special English. I&`&m Mark Griffiths in Beijing. You can access the program by logging on to crienglish.com. You can also find us on our Apple Podcast. Now the news continues.A fund of 160 million yuan, roughly 23 million U.S. dollars, has been set up to help the development of four space science satellites, as well as advanced scientific research.The fund was jointly set up by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, with each side sponsoring half of the investment. The fund will last from 2017 to 2020.The four satellites are the Dark Matter Particle Explorer Satellite, retrievable scientific research satellite SJ-10, a quantum communication satellite and a hard X-ray modulation telescope satellite.The fund will support experiments including the exploration of dark matter particles, microgravity science and space life science, as well as the observation of compact objects including black holes and neutron stars. This is Special English.American astronauts have successfully replaced a failed computer relay box outside the International Space Station during a short spacewalk that lasted less than three hours.U.S. space agency NASA has declared victory on the installation of this replacement. A NASA TV commentator said around two hours into the contingency spacewalk conducted by astronauts Peggy Whitson and Jack Fischer that the relay box, known as MDM, which failed on Saturday, which is one of two units that regulate the operation of radiators, solar arrays and cooling loops, have been successfully replaced.The cause of the MDM failure is not known, but because each MDM is capable of performing the critical station functions, the crew on the station was never in danger and station operations have not been affected.A similar MDM replacement spacewalk was conducted in April 2014.Typical spacewalks last around six and a half hours, but Tuesday&`&s spacewalk lasted just two hours and 46 minutes.During the spacewalk, the two astronauts also installed a pair of antennae on the station to enhance wireless communication for future spacewalks.This is Special English.The latest and most advanced U.S. aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, has left Norfolk naval station for acceptance trial.Media reported that the first-of-its-class warship will conduct test operations at sea, ensuring that it was built according to contract specifications.American navy officials say the acceptance trial, the last phase before the deliverance of the ship to the Navy, will be overseen by the Navy&`&s Board of Inspection and Survey.Acting Navy Secretary Sean Stackley predicted recently that the aircraft carrier, hull numbered CVN-78, will soon enter service upon completion of its acceptance trial.The USS Ford completed its shipbuilder&`&s trial in April.Construction of the USS Ford began in 2005 and was originally set to be completed in September 2015, but saw its construction delayed and its cost raised to 12.9 billion U.S. dollars, up two billion dollars from its original cost forecast.The USS Ford is the first of a new class of supercarriers. Boasting the most advanced weapons in the world, it is part of a push by the U.S. government to bolster its naval power. You&`&re listening to Special English. I&`&m Mark Griffiths in Beijing.The China Xinjiang International Dance Festival will be held in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from July 20 to August 5.Local officials say that with the theme "Chinese dream, colorful Silk Road", the festival will be an artistic gala of dance from both home and abroad.The festival will present more than 60 performances by art groups from Pakistan, Egypt, Russia and other countries in Asia, Africa and Europe, as well as domestic groups, including groups from Xinjiang. This is Special English.Archaeologists in north China&`&s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region recently found a cave painting of human hand prints that they estimate to date back to the Paleolithic Period.（全文见周六微信。）

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Cool Spacewalk, Right? Get Ready for More—ISS Will Need Fixin'

WIRED Science: Space, Health, Biotech, and More

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2017 6:52

When astronaut Peggy Whitson pushed out of the International Space Station's airlock on Tuesday morning, she was floating into history. Stipulated, Whitson was already a badass. But this extra-vehicular activity—an EVA, NASAspeak for a spacewalk—was Whitson's 10th. That ties her for the American record. A PhD biochemist before she became an astronaut, Whitson has now spent more time in space outside a spacecraft than all but two other human beings.

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Orbital News, Communication & 3D Printing | TIS#124

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2017 21:54

TOPICS: Orbital News, SpaceX, Inmarsat, Communications Satellite, Geostationary Parking Orbit, Xenon Ion Propulsion Engine, Delta V, Fuel vs. Weight, 1st Stage Deathcam, Twitter, #Spacepantssquad, NASA, New Frontiers, New Horizon, JUNO, OSIRIS-REx, Ocean Worlds, Comet Surface Return, The Moon, Venus, Trojan Rendevous, 200th SpaceWalk, Peggy Whitson, Jack Fischer, Thomas Pesquet, ISS, SCU, Humor, Teamwork, AG3D, 3D Printing, GoPro, Reverse Engineering, Design, Engineering, Problem Solving, Multi-color 3D printing, Communication, 'Gravity', 'Interstellar', 'The Martian', Who, What, Where, Why, How, Science, Human Connection, Fear, Personal Loss, Cowardice, Spread Love Spread Science, Patreon, Youtube, iTunes, #SpacePantsSquad Brought to you by AG3D Printing (@AG3Dprinting on Instagram) www.ag3d-printing.com Space Links: http://www.spacex.com/sites/spacex/files/inmarsat5f4presskit_final.pdf SpaceX Inmarsat Launch https://youtu.be/ynMYE64IEKs?t=9m44s https://blogs.nasa.gov/spacestation/2017/05/12/200th-spacewalk-at-station-begins/ https://www.nasa.gov/feature/nasa-receives-proposals-for-future-solar-system-mission https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/juno/main/index.html https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/juno/main/index.html http://www.asteroidmission.org/ http://capemuseumgiftshop.org/epages/061684b0-1940-4f7d-ba08-ec4c5269dfa4.sf/en_US/?ObjectPath=/Shops/061684b0-1940-4f7d-ba08-ec4c5269dfa4/Products/T103403 https://ag3d-printing.com/projects

¿Quieres pasar un año en la luna?

Club de Ciencias

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2017 4:01

20170520 De puertas afuera (dPA) clubdecienciasorm@gmail.com¿QUIERES PASAR UN AÑO EN LA LUNA?Tras una semana de mucho trajín, el viernes le dije a mi mujer: – “Cariño , esta tarde me quedo quieto en casa”. – “No me lo creo”, le oí responder.Y, sentado en el sofá, me puse a pensar en la noticia de hace unos días sobre el plan para llevar humanos a Marte.Fase 1: En los próximos 10 años, construir un intercambiador en la Luna o sus cercanías con las estructuras necesarias para ir desde allí a Marte, a saber:- un módulo de atraque para los vehículos que lleguen desde la Tierra o de regreso de Marte;- un hábitat de tripulación –la residencia de los astronautas;- un módulo de logística para investigación, es decir un gran laboratorio: ¡voy a pedir plaza de profesor allí!;- un gran generador de energía y un módulo de propulsión, algo así como Cabo Cañaveral pero flotando junto a la Luna.Fase 2: Hacia el año 2027 una tripulación pasaría un año en la Luna, no sólo en su superficie sino conmutando frecuentemente entre distintas órbitas cislunares, esto es, situadas entre la Tierra y la Luna y alrededor de ésta, como el que va diariamente de Alcorcón a Madrid a trabajar. El objetivo es aprender a vivir en ese medio inicialmente tan hostil como es el espacio exterior. En sucesivas misiones iría llegando al intercambiador todo el material necesario para la gran misión a Marte. Después confiamos haber construido el llamado “vehículo de espacio profundo” capaz de albergar y transportar hacia el planeta rojo todo lo necesario para que la tripulación más valiente de la historia pueda aguantar los 3 años que duraría la misión marciana (la Fase 3).Pero pongamos los pies en el suelo, o mejor dicho en la Estación Espacial Internacional, conocida como la ISS, porque es allí donde (Fase 0) estamos aprendiendo lo que hace falta para superar este gran reto de la humanidad, donde se está probando la tecnología que usarán estas misiones y se están dando los primeros pasos de esta larga singladura – literalmente: esta misma semana los astronautas de la Expedición 51 Peggy Whitson y Jack Fischer realizaban el paseo espacial (fuera de nave) número 200 en la historia. Mientras, sus compañeros estudiaban el comportamiento de células óseas en microgravedad y probaban un traje espacial que contrarresta el flujo ascendente de fluidos corporales que viene causando daños en los ojos de los astronautas. Queda mucho que aprender: por ejemplo a no comunicarse constantemente con Tierra, porque desde Marte esto no será posible – les va a costar más que a alguno de nuestros hijos desengancharse del móvil.Esta semana, si quieres, puedes verlos surcar el cielo. Avistar la ISS en el cielo nocturno es muy fácil: un punto muy brillante, sin parpadeo, que se mueve uniformemente de un extremo al otro del cielo en unos cinco minutos. Los próximos pasos visibles serán:Martes 23 mayo 22:41 a 22:47Miércoles 24 mayo 21:49 a 21:55 y 23:25 a 23:32Jueves 25 mayo 22:32 a 22:39Viernes 26 mayo 23:18 a 23:23Están escritos en nuestra web.La respuesta a la pregunta de la semana pasada es: debido a la rotación terrestre, un país como España, situado a unos 5,000 km del eje terrestre gira a una velocidad de … unos 1300 km/h, y con él, todos los españoles, incluidos nuestros oyentes y un servidor, aunque creía que estaba quieto en el sofá. Al final mi mujer tenía razón, ¡cómo no!La pregunta de esta semana es: ¿a qué altura vuela la Estación Espacial Internacional? No te pierdas el próximo “De Puertas Afuera”.Javier Bussons Gordo, astrofísico

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Astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti on tweeting from space and brewing the first zero-G espresso

Verge Extras

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2017 19:29

Samantha Cristoforetti is an Italian astronaut with the European Space Agency. She currently holds a few spaceflight records — including being the first person ever to brew an espresso in space. In 2014 and 2015, Cristoforetti spent 199 days aboard the International Space Station, where she performed a variety of scientific experiments. She studied generations of fruit flies to chart gene changes in relation to disease; she looked after Caenorhabditis elegans worms used in a Japanese-led experiment; and she tended to plants to study how they grow in microgravity. Cristoforetti was supposed to return to Earth in May 2015, but her stay on the ISS was extended to June after a cargo ship flying on a Russian Soyuz rocket failed to reach the space station. The delay extended Cristoforetti’s stay to 199 days, allowing her to collect the record for the longest single spaceflight by any female astronaut. (NASA astronaut Sunita Williams had previously held the record, at 195 days.) Cristoforetti’s record won’t last for long, though. NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, who’s currently on the ISS, will soon surpass her. One of her records, however, will stay forever. Shortly before retuning to Earth, Cristoforetti used a coffee machine called ISSpresso to brew the first ever espresso in space. She then put on a Star Trek uniform top and used a special zero-gravity cup to sip it. Cristoforetti is not scheduled for another flight to the ISS for now, but she keeps working at the European Astronaut Centre in Cologne, Germany. Here, she works on new technologies that could one day be used for a future mission to the Moon. She’s “definitely” looking forward to going to space again though. “Hopefully it’ll be my turn again eventually,” she says. In the meantime, The Verge spoke with Cristoforetti about how she became an astronaut, what scientific experiments she performed on the ISS, and what happened to that famous space espresso machine. This interview has been edited for clarity and brevity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 901: Rockets and Moons, How NEAF!

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2017 80:55

This season launches with, well, a look at a few launches. First up is OA-7, the second launch of a commercial cargo flight featuring Orbital ATK's Cygnus atop a ULA Atlas V rocket. The International Space Station is living up to the last word in the name with the departure and arrival of new crews as well, including the launch of a Soyuz carrying 2 NASA astronauts, first-timer Jack Fisher and storied veteran Peggy Whitson. For the latter, this trip will result in yet another few barriers broken for women and all humans alike as she settles in for a long stay in orbit. Just because this is his first trip to space, though, doesn't mean Jack Fischer doesn't have plenty to say already, and we bring you part of an exclusive unaired interview with him in celebration of his first trip to the laboratory. On the other side of Russian rocketry, reports indicate that there are issues with not just a few Proton engines but all of them. What implications could this have, not only for future Proton flights but for Russian aerospace as a whole? Meanwhile, while we've been on hiatus, SpaceX has managed to get one step closer to their vision of reusability by carrying the CRS-9 cargo towards the ISS by successfully relaunching a booster that had already been to the station. From new beginnings we move to a spectacular mission that will be coming to a close soon with the latest findings about Enceladus from Cassini. The liquid plumes escaping through the moon's icy shell have now been shown to contain molecular hydrogen (H2), generating increased questions about the possibility of organic matter in the hidden oceans. Meanwhile, similar plumes have been spotted on Europa using data from the Hubble Space Telescope which, while not yet able to be analyzed for chemical content, makes us wonder all the more if we just might not be truly alone even in our solar system, even if our only non-terrestrial neighbors would be microorganisms. Continuing with the search for potential habitability outside Earth, we begin our dive into this year's Northeast Astronomy Forum with the search for exoplanets in the “Goldilocks” zone and the work of MIT planetary scientist and astrophysicist Sara Seager, her team, and the citizen scientists of planethunters.org. Planet hunting is hardly the only way amateur enthusiasts can contribute, though, and astrophotography is not only an area where amateurs can contribute significantly to scientific knowledge but can even make you a different sort of professional. Robert Reeves is just a guy with a camera who fell in love with imaging the moon decades ago and is now known as one of its best portrait-takers. We share a few of his tips and tricks and encourage you to take a look around the internet for his images. While we ramp up to this year's main astronomical event for America, the total solar eclipse in August, our friend Alex Shimp brings us more about the talk by Joe Rao, FiOS1 meteorologist, on his experiences with eclipses. Swinging back around to launches, we finish up NEAF by discussing the latest news from United Launch Alliance about their commercial crew plans and the designs they are currently working with for these new systems. Finally, we check in with our own Mark Ratterman on what it's like to volunteer with a FIRST Robotics team on their way to the championships to bring this super-sized season premiere to a feel-good close. Show recorded 4-15-2017 Host: Sawyer Rosenstein Panelists: Gene Mikulka, Mark Ratterman, Kat Robison, Alex Shimp, and Kassy Tamanini

News for the 25th of April 2017

News on the go

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2017 7:19

On the 25th of April- Bihar becomes second state after Telangana to adopt GST, India named world's 5th largest military spender, North Korea’s neighbors brace for more drama, Sri Lankan prime minister visits India to officiate an oil agreement, US astronaut Peggy Whitson set a record and a Chinese Man spent 36 yrs carving mountains to bring water to village Follow us on: FB: www.facebook.com/newspodcast/ TW: twitter.com/newsonthegoo SC: @ashwin-chhabria-764883296

#29 - Last Man on The Moon - Mark Craig - Space News

Interplanetary Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2017 49:50

This week we interview Mark Craig director of the fantastic film "Last Man On The Moon" the story of the late great Gene Cernan, We caught up with Mark at Arthur C Clarke House the home of the British Interplanetary Society. We also talk about Black Holes, dark Matter, Rocket engines, SpaceX, Virgin Galactic and Peggy Whitson. www.thelastmanonthemoon.com Support Space exploration and join the BIS at www.bis-space.com the oldest space advocacy organisation in the world. Subscribe to the Interplanetary podcast on iTunes itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/inter…ast/id1097505801 Click subscribe to the Interplanetary podcast on Stitcher www.stitcher.com/podcast/interplanetary-podcast Hosts: Matt Russell and Jamie Franklin Music: Matt Russell / Iam7 Additional Narration: George Russell www.interplanetary.org.uk @interplanetypod

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#28 - Space Conspiracy - Marcus Allen - SpaceX Launch Land Repeat

Interplanetary Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2017 56:54

This week we invite UK conspiracy theorist Marcus Allen on to the show. We realise this is controversial and may offend some of our listeners. Our aim is to understand why people believe in conspiracy theories. When we are at space events, conspiracies are often spoken about in lowered voices, we feel the need to shine a light on them. We invite listeners to send in their feedback ...can we persuade Marcus the error of his ways in part 2? We also talk about the awesome achievement of SpaceX and the reused Flacon 9 booster. Peggy Whitson and her eighth spacewalk. And Hawkins going to space. Support Space exploration and join the BIS at www.bis-space.com the oldest space advocacy organisation in the world. Subscribe to the Interplanetary podcast on iTunes itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/inter…ast/id1097505801 Click subscribe to the Interplanetary podcast on Stitcher www.stitcher.com/podcast/interplanetary-podcast Hosts: Matt Russell and Jamie Franklin Music: Matt Russell / Iam7 Additional Narration: George Russell www.interplanetary.org.uk @interplanetypod

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TIS#115 Martian Impact, Metal Asteroids and the Prusa i3 MK2

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2017 37:20

ON THIS WEEK's EPISODE SpaceX, Iridium NEXT, Impact Crater on Mars, Curiosity Rover, Purple Rocks on Mars, Pluto, Kuiper Belt, New Horizons, Peggy Whitson, EVA, ISS, NASA's Planetary Plan for the 2020s, Metal Asteroids, 3D Printing, Prusa i3 MK2 SUPPORT THE PODCAST BY SHOPPING ON AMAZON WITH OUR LINK https://www.amazon.com/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&linkCode=ur2&tag=todayinspace-20&linkId=K5SXBICCZE43DJHK Brought to you by AG3D Printing Bring your ideas into reality! www.AG3D-PRINTING.com SPACE LINKS https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2017/01/nasas-asteroid-kick/512342/?utm_source=twb http://blogs.nasa.gov/pluto/2016/12/22/exploring-pluto-and-a-billion-miles-beyond/ http://www.uahirise.org/ESP_048466_1830 http://www.space.com/35161-curiosity-rover-spots-purple-rocks-mars.html https://twitter.com/SpaceX/status/818137294779478016

【专题】慢速英语（英音）2016-11-28

NEWSPlus Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2016 25:00

This is Special English. I'm Mark Griffiths in Beijing. Here is the news.A clinical trial of a gene-editing technique on advanced lung cancer patients in China has aroused world attention in medical circles.The potentially revolutionary CRISPR technique allows scientists to selectively edit genome parts and replace them with new DNA stretches, in the hope that certain diseases including cancer could be cured.CRISPR is a collection of DNA sequences that direct a certain gene where to cut and paste. The gene can edit DNA, allowing the alteration of genetic patterns by genome modification.The trial began in late October as a group of oncologists at the West China Hospital of Sichuan University started injecting genetically modified cells into a patient with aggressive lung cancer.The editing therapy treatment will last from eight to 13 weeks, while the whole trial could last more than a year.Experts around the globe have been discussing the pros and cons of the groundbreaking medical technology.Carl June, a clinical researcher in immunotherapy at the University of Pennsylvania, told the journal Nature that the Chinese scientists' trial is "an exciting step forward".The United States is also planning trials that would use CRISPR for cancer treatment. U.S. experts applauded the work of the Chinese scientists and hoped that China's research, as well as the healthy competition worldwide, could improve modern medical science and finally benefit patients.This is Special English.Renowned Chinese developer of hybrid rice Yuan Longping has set a new world record. A hybrid rice project headed by Yuan has achieved an annual yield of 22 tonnes per hectare of farmland.According to authorities in south China's Guangdong Province, the amount of the double-cropping rice is equal to that produced over three seasons in the past, marking a big breakthrough.An academic at the Chinese Academy of Engineering told the Xinhua News Agency that this is the fifth generation of hybrid rice technology, and the quality of the rice is as good as Japan&`&s renowned Koshihikari rice.Known as China's "father of hybrid rice", Yuan began theoretical research around 50 years ago and continued to set new records in the average yields of hybrid rice.The Ministry of Agriculture officially launched a hybrid rice breeding program in 1996.Around 65 percent of Chinese people depend on rice as a staple food.You&`&re listening to Special English. I'm Mark Griffiths in Beijing.The International Space Station has gained three new residents, including the oldest and most experienced woman to orbit the world.A bit of Mars also arrived, courtesy of a Frenchman who brought along a small piece of a Mars meteorite.Launched from Kazakhstan, the Russian capsule docked at the 250-mile-high outpost and delivered a U.S. astronaut, a French astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut. They joined three men already on board, one American and two Russians.This is the third space station mission for NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson who, at 56, is older than each of her crewmates.She already holds the record for the most time spent in space for a woman, almost 400 days during her various missions. By the time she returns next spring, she should have broken the record for any American, man or woman.A biochemist by training, Whitson will celebrate her 57th birthday in the orbiting lab in February. Until Thursday, no woman older than 55 had traveled into space.November 20 marked the 18th anniversary of the launch of the first space station piece. Now the space station is as big as a football pitch, with a mass of 1 million pounds and eight miles of electrical wiring. Whitson and company represent its 50th full-time expedition crew.This is Special English.Scientists in the United States have hacked a plant&`&s genes to make it use sunlight more efficiently, a breakthrough that could eventually dramatically increase the amount of food grown.Scientists say photosynthesis is how plants convert sunlight, carbon dioxide and water into food. But it&`&s a very inefficient process, using less than 1 percent of the energy available.By genetically modifying part of the plant&`&s protective system, which kicks into gear when too much sunlight beams down, scientists were able to increase leaf growth between 14 and 20 percent in experiments with tobacco plants. The study has been published in the journal Science.Lead author the study Stephen Long said it won&`&t be too difficult to do it with other crops too; and if the technology is applied to crops around the world, it would increase the yield of many millions of tons of food.Long said that&`&s still at least 15 years away, but this is the first time scientists have been able to do something like this.An agriculture professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln said the study makes sense, but cautioned the yield might not be quite so high for conventional food crops. But he added that still, the study remains a breakthrough.This is Special English.Shanghai will implement stricter tobacco control rules, banning smoking in all indoor public places, workplaces and public transport from March next year.The Standing Committee of the Shanghai People&`&s Congress, the local legislature, has passed an amendment to existing smoking control regulations that took effect six years ago.While the existing version allows designated areas for smokers in indoor areas of hotels, restaurants, entertainment venues, as well as airports, trains and ports, the amendment closes such loopholes.In addition, smoking will be prohibited outdoors at certain public venues visited by children, including schools, after-school education institutions and children&`&s hospitals. Outdoor auditoriums in stadiums are also subject to the ban.China has 300 million smokers, with another 700 million exposed to second-hand smoke. Last year, more than 700,000 people in China were diagnosed with smoking-related lung cancer.At least 16 Chinese cities, including Beijing, have passed their own tobacco control rules.You&`&re listening to Special English. I&`&m Mark Griffiths in Beijing. You can access the program by logging on to newsplusradio.cn. You can also find us on our Apple Podcast. If you have any comments or suggestions, please let us know by e-mailing us at mansuyingyu@cri.com.cn. That&`&s mansuyingyu@cri.com.cn. Now the news continues.The island nation of Kiribati has established a large shark sanctuary that will help ensure the creatures are protected across much of the central Pacific.Vice President Kourabi Nenem said at the sanctuary&`&s launch ceremony that his country was committed to protecting sharks from exploitation and overfishing.Kiribati has banned commercial shark fishing in the sanctuary which is about the size of India.Palau established the first shark sanctuary in the region in 2009, followed by the Marshall Islands, French Polynesia and other countries.One hundred million sharks are killed each year by commercial fisheries. Sharks are vulnerable to overfishing because they&`&re slow to mature and reproduce.Sharks are prized by some for their fins, which are used in shark fin soup.Ben Namakin, who was born in Kiribati and has pushed for the sanctuary, said he first began to consult elders and community groups with the idea four years ago. He said some people were resistant at first because Kiribati has a tradition of catching and eating sharks.But he said the elders didn&`&t like the way commercial operators were fishing for the creatures and understood their plight more when they were told of their unusual biology.Namakin said they came to realize that the shark sanctuary was important to protecting their culture.This is Special English.In a ghost town of dead coral off a remote Pacific island, scientists have found a bit more life.In excursions a year ago and then last April, scientists examined the normally stunning coral reefs around the island of Kiritimati and pronounced it mostly a bone yard of dead coral. Around 85 percent of the coral was dead, 10 percent was sick and bleached but still technically alive, and only 5 percent was doing OK.The same scientists returned this month and found that 6 to 7 percent of the coral is alive and not bleached.Many of the fish that rely on the reef and had been absent seem to be back.Hot water, mostly from El Nino, the natural occasional warming of the Pacific that changes weather worldwide, and man-made global warming had made the area one of the worst hit coral spots in the world. Later, nearby Jarvis Island was even more damaged. And the death of 85 percent of the coral of the better known and much larger Great Barrier Reef has been reported.Scientists say that despite the mass mortality, there are a few small signs of hope, and it is clear that coral reefs have great resilience and the coral there is trying to recover.This is Special English.The skeleton of a dodo bird is about to take flight, at least at an auction in the U.K.Summers Place Auctions is selling what it describes as a rare composite skeleton of a dodo bird, a creature once found on the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean.Sailors hunted the species into extinction in the 17th century and it has come to symbolize the harsh impact human beings can have on the world&`&s ecosystems. The bird&`&s name recognition was enhanced by Lewis Carroll, who included a dodo in "Alice&`&s Adventures in Wonderland".You&`&re listening to Special English. I&`&m Mark Griffiths in Beijing.The government of north China&`&s Shanxi Province has published a circular with details of more than 4,000 Great Wall sites in the region in an effort to enhance protection.The circular includes the names, location, dates, and protection areas of the Great Wall sections, as well as areas where construction is strictly controlled. The sites are spread across 40 counties and districts in eight cities in the province.Within the protected areas, no dismantling or reconstruction of the Great Wall is allowed. Construction projects and underground mining are also prohibited.Within the construction control areas, construction projects should not affect the historical style of the Great Wall, and construction blueprints should be approved before projects begin.The Great Wall was built between the third century B.C. and the Ming Dynasty that ended in 1644. With a total length of 9,000 kilometers, the existing sections of the Great Wall were mostly created during the Ming Dynasty some 400 years ago.In 2006, a national regulation on Great Wall protection was released, but the sheer size of the structure has posed a challenge to enforcement. Less than 10 percent of the wall is considered well-preserved, while around 30 percent has disappeared.This is Special English.（全文见周六微信。）

Astrophiz 20: Black Hole Echoes with Natalia Sommer - News + the Astrophotography Challenge

Astrophiz Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2016 41:33

Black Hole Investigator and Norwegian-born PhD candidate Natalia Sommer explains her novel technique of interrogating the echoes from active galactic nuclei to develop a standardisable candle to measure the distances to galaxies far far away. Dr Nadezhda Cherbakov Skypes in from Tver in Russia to tell us about Red Shift, Blue Shift and the Doppler Effect. In the News: Fast Radio Bursts and the oldest woman in space and most travelled NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson. What to look for in the night sky this week, the ecliptic explained and the Astrophotography Challenge.

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TIS#108 GOES-R, Peggy Whitson and Retraction

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2016 41:27

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! On this week's episode, Alex covers the launch of Expedition 50, Astronaut Peggy Whitson, and the launch of the GOES-R Satellite. In the 3D printing update, Alex talks about fine-tuning your printer to go from amateur to professional with your 3D printing. This week, Alex worked on fine tuning retraction to reduce oozing and stringing. Enjoy! This Podcast is brought to you by AG3D Printing: Got a school project? Idea? Business Proposal? NEED A really cool gift? Bring your ideas into reality! www.AG3D-PRINTING.com Check out my first Project blog post! "Acetone, ABS & Assemblies in 3D Printing" SUPPORT THE PODCAST: · Shop using our Amazon link! AMAZON.COM! Just click on this & Shop! Set it & forget it: Bookmark it in your browser! · Listen, Buy or Play our first single - "Pluto, the Misunderstood." on Spotify, iTunes, Youtube, SoundCloud & more! SPACE LINKS: · Connections to Science: Meet Dr. Peggy Whitson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjdFKJ3ug6M · Challenges of Spacewalking -- Peggy Whitson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrwsGMPIZ1s · NASA Biography - Peggy A. Whitson (PH.D.) NASA Astronaut https://www.nasa.gov/astronauts/biographies/peggy-a-whitson/biography · For Kids - Meet GOES-R https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3Uo859ktM8 · GOES-R: An Animated Tour of a Weather Satellite https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ooj-ShktEA · List of GOES Satellite - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_GOES_satellites

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Episode 812: Hello Rocket