Space Pioneer - Best of Coast to Coast AM - 6/6/26
Summary
Former NASA astronaut Eileen Collins recounts her journey from Air Force pilot to space shuttle commander, detailing her 1995 mission to rendezvous with the Mir space station. She describes the physical challenges of zero gravity, such as fluid shifts and disorientation, alongside the profound experience of viewing Earth’s thin atmosphere and beauty from orbit. Collins also reflects on humanitarian military missions and the potential for space tourism to inspire global stewardship.
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