WHO WANTS TO BE AN ASTRONAUT?
WHO WANTS TO BE AN ASTRONAUT?
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An insightful, deeply personal look into the countless journeys of Astronaut Hopefuls interviewing to be NASA's next Astronauts. Everyone wants a surefire recipe to follow on how to become an astronaut. This podcast shares those unique stories that all begin in very different places and all lead to the same interview room.
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This podcast focuses on the unique, personal stories of individuals aspiring to become astronauts, with themes including overcoming obstacles, the importance of persistence, and the intersection of personal and professional journeys. Episodes feature topics such as incorporating hobbies like backpacking and fly fishing into the astronaut selection process, and explore themes of courage and individuality.
An insightful, deeply personal look into the countless journeys of Astronaut Hopefuls interviewing to be NASA’s next Astronauts. Everyone wants a surefire recipe to follow on how to become an astronaut. This podcast shares those unique stories that all begin in very different places and all lead to the same interview room.
Episode two: Meet Ruth, a tenured associate professor of earth science, improv comedian, avid backpacker, and mom to a 7-month-old . Follow along on Ruth’s journey to be a NASA astronaut. Ruth shares how a childhood fascination with the cosmos evolved into a career in planetary science, how she brings curiosity and courage into every arena of her life, and what it means to chase a lifelong dream while living fully in the present.
From fly fishing to fieldwork to the power of persistence, this episode explores what it looks like to aim for the stars — while staying grounded in who you are.
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