The Astro Ben Podcast Ben Gamble

In episode 99, we had the privilege of hearing the remarkable journey of Dr. Eiman Jahangir, Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University and aspiring astronaut. From being a finalist for NASA's Astronaut Candidate program to winning a ticket to space through a raffle with MoonDAO, Dr. Jahangir's story is a testament to the power of persistence and the limitless possibilities of space exploration. Winning a ticket to space from over 2,200 participants, his journey serves as an inspiring reminder that dreams can indeed take flight. Tune in to hear more about his extraordinary adventures and the exciting future that lies ahead.
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:00 Introduction to
00:49 Lucky Numbers!
01:40 MoonDao and how it will get Eiman to Space
06:50 How Eiman entered the raffle
08:40 Navigating Crypto
11:10 Applying for NASA
15:24 Space Tourism - health barriers
18:33 Phycological impact on Space Tourism
22:10 Analogue astronaut experiences
23:44 Blue Origin timeline and launch prep
25:50 Personal aspirations for the experience
29:52 Wrap Up and Socials
Connect with Dr Eiman Jahangir:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DrEJahangir
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drejahangir
X: https://twitter.com/DrEJahangir
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In Episode 98, Ben speaks with Andrew Parris, a space industry veteran who worked at NASA for over a decade. Andrew shares captivating stories from his time with the Space Shuttle and International Space Station missions, including his travels to Moscow and the Baikonur Cosmodrome. He also discusses his transition into commercial spaceflight and space communication, highlighting his work with innovative space organizations like The Inspired 24, Uplift Aerospace's Space+, and Axiom Space. Join the conversation to explore Andrew's fascinating journey through space exploration, mentorship, and his ongoing commitment to democratizing space for everyone.
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:58 Intro to Andrew
01:30 Andrew’s Space Origin Moment
03:08 Working for NASA
08:48 Inspiration 4 and Inspired 24
11:42 The work of Inspired 24
15:30 World View - Andrews Path to Space?
19:00 Importance of building a crew on Earth
20:01 The Overview Effect
23:45 Maximising Overview Effect through Photo’s/video
26:14 Time Management
30:20 Predictions for Space Tourism Industry
32:30 Breaking News
32:35 Wrap Up and Socials
Connect with Andrew Parris:
Website: https://theinspired24.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_inspired_24/
X: https://twitter.com/aparrisx
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In Episode 97, join us as we journey into the world of astrobiology and space exploration with Dr. Michaela Musilova. Michaela has been the Commander of over 30 simulated missions to the Moon and Mars, in collaboration with NASA and many international organizations. She is currently Global Faculty at the International Space University, Ambassador for Space ScAvengers and the Head of Research of NEEDRONIX. As an astrobiologist and analog astronaut from Slovakia, Dr. Musilova shares insights into her groundbreaking research and the importance of diversity within teams. Discover her visionary project, Astro Seven Summits, and how she's breaking barriers in space exploration right here on Earth!
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:52 Into to Michaela Musilova
01:10 The Eclipse
03:25 Astro Seven Summits Project
06:18 Hi Seas
13:44 How would we ACTUALLY live on Mars?
22:02 Selecting teams
26:42 Lessons learnt
34:35 Science communication
35:10 Michaela’s story
40:30 Where are the Aliens?
43:46 Wrap Up & Socials
Connect with Dr. Michaela Musilová:
Website: https://michaelamusilova.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astro_michaela
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astroMichaela/
X: https://twitter.com/astro_Michaela
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-michaela-musilova/
Support Astro Seven Summits: https://chuffed.org/project/astrosevensummits
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Kalpana Pot is an actor, writer, host, and science communicator. She’s appeared in numerous national commercials and TV shows like Grey’s Anatomy, Hot in Cleveland, and Days of Our Lives to name a few, runs popular space-based social media pages, and is a published author. Her latest book, Spaced Out: A Casual Approach to the Cosmos is a general overview of all things space-related mixed with a sense of humour. Her ultimate goal in Hollywood is to help mitigate the recent rise in anti-science by bridging her two loves of storytelling and science. 
OUTLINE:
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00:43 Into to Kalpana Pot
04:00 Things getting sweary and definitly not conspiratorial!
05:28 Debunking conspiracies
10:10 “Truth” on Social Media
11:33 Spaced Out: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spaced-Out-Casual-Approach-Cosmos/dp/B0CPCKJ4PX?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE
14:20 Hollywood telling Space Stories on Forgotten Women in STEM
18:00 How accurate is film making in explaining relativity?
20:45 The James Web Space Telescope - Importance of Imagery
23:42 Taxpayer Value
24:24 Big Bang age
27:00 The Screenplay!
31:50 Wrap Up and Socials
Connect with Kalpana Pot on Socials Media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kalpanapot/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@toknerdytome?_t=8hTcFAH803W&_r=1
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5305151/
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In this episode, we had the privilege of exploring the profound insights of Frank White regarding the overview effect—a cognitive shift experienced by astronauts when viewing Earth from space. Frank shared with us his journey into the realm of space exploration and his research into this remarkable phenomenon. We delved into the core characteristics of the overview effect, including the sense of awe, interconnectedness, and profound appreciation for our planet that astronauts report experiencing. Frank highlighted the transformative nature of this experience and its potential implications for humanity's future, from space exploration to environmental conservation efforts.
Throughout the conversation, we explored the cultural and individual variations in the experience of the overview effect, as well as its intersection with spirituality, and philosophy. We discussed the role of technology, such as virtual reality simulations, in simulating aspects of the overview effect for those of us bound to Earth. Frank also shared captivating anecdotes from his interviews with astronauts, providing fascinating insights into their perspectives and the enduring impact of the overview effect on their lives and actions upon returning to Earth. This episode served as a thought-provoking exploration of the overview effect, leaving us with a deeper appreciation for the fragility and interconnectedness of our planet and a renewed sense of wonder about the vastness of the cosmos.
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:00 Introduction to Episode
00:40 What is the overview effect?
03:00 Astronauts Experiences
08:02 Different cultures/backgrounds effecting experience
13:23 The Outerview Effect: Dr Chris Boshuizen
17:26 Using Technology to bring the Overview Effect to the masses
19:55 Psychological Processes behind Overview Effect
24:00 Migration to where? The Future!
27:49 Frank’s Overview Effect
33:23 Can anyone get cosmic perspective? Discussed:
The Overview Effect: https://www.amazon.com/Overview-Effect-Exploration-Evolution-Library/dp/162410262X
Down To Earth: https://plus.nasa.gov/series/down-to-earth/
The Human Space Program: https://www.humanspaceprogram.org/
37:48 Wrap Up and Socials
Connect with Frank White on Socials Media:
Website: https://frankwhiteauthor.com/
Franks Book: https://www.amazon.com/Overview-Effect-Exploration-Evolution-Library/dp/162410262X
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whitelight2
X: https://twitter.com/fwhite66
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fwhite161/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqnb7Og7vYP9MHE2qAhHjQ
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In this weeks episode, Ben chats to Meredith Garofalo, a regional Murrow award-winning Broadcast Meteorologist and space correspondent, whose journey into meteorology was ignited by her mother's survival of a tornado outbreak. In this episode, they delve into Meredith's dynamic career, from covering rocket launches to advocating for women in STEM. Join us as we explore her insights on the intersection of space and climate change, the weather on Mars and whether humans or AI will ever be able to control the weather!
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:00 Intro to Meredith Garofalo
00:31 Is Merediths job like the movie “Twister”?
02:38 Space and Meteorology interest
06:16 Weather on Mars
09:30 AI impact on the weather
12:15 Controlling the weather
14:52 Sci Fi becomes reality
15:04 Climate Change
20:00 Satellite Conference
23:03 Global Collaboration
25:12 Space Weather Careers
28:39 The Open Note Book
31:00 Wrap Up and Socials
Connect with Meredith Garofalo:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GarofaloWX/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garofalowx/
X: https://twitter.com/garofalowx
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithgarofalo/
Event Meredith is MC'ing: 
https://dallasinnovates.com/nasa-is-inviting-you-to-watch-the-april-8-total-solar-eclipse-at-the-cotton-bowl-in-dallas/ 
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