Nicole Stott is an American engineer, retired NASA astronaut, artist and author. In this milestone 100th episode of the Astro Ben Podcast, host Ben Gamble talks with Nicole about her path to becoming an astronaut and what it was like to see Earth from orbit.
Nicole flew to the International Space Station and on Space Shuttle missions. The conversation looks at her favourite mission, why she painted in space, and the role art and creativity play in human spaceflight.
They also discuss women in space, commercial partnerships such as SpaceX, NASA's Artemis program, and Nicole's book Back to Earth. She closes with advice to stay curious.
What you will hear
How Nicole became an astronaut and flew to the International Space Station
Painting in space and why art matters in spaceflight
Women in space and commercial spaceflight partnerships
NASA's Artemis program
Her book Back to Earth and her view of the planet from orbit
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