Chris Sembroski is a civilian astronaut who challenges the notion that space is reserved for the elite. In this episode of the Astro Ben Podcast, he talks about going from a "normal" individual to training for space the way you would train for a 5K, his experience with SpaceX's Inspiration4, and his recent move to Blue Origin as an avionics engineer.
It is an inspiring, down-to-earth conversation about embracing your love for space without reservations, and a reminder that the journey to space starts with the courage to dream.
What you will hear in this episode
How Chris got to space
The Inspiration4 crew and Polaris Dawn
What his daughters thought
The Overview Effect
Why billionaires should go to space
Going to Blue Origin and mixing a day job with the space experience
Advice for "normal people" looking for a path to space
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