Sharon Hagle is the CEO and founder of SpaceKids Global. In this episode of the Astro Ben Podcast, she talks about her recent spaceflight on Blue Origin's NS-20, where she and her husband, Marc Hagle, became the first married couple to fly to space together on a commercial vehicle.
The conversation explores the overview effect and the inspiration of seeing Earth from space. Sharon and Marc also share their plan to return to space with Blue Origin and take a group of eight kids along for the launch, in the spirit of "if you can see it, you can be it." Marc joins towards the end of the episode.
What you will hear in this episode
Sharon's flight on Blue Origin, including the delays and the ascent
Being the first married couple on a commercial vehicle
The overview effect
SpaceKids Global, STEM education and Girl Scouts USA
Advice to young people
Marc's experience, and how spaceflight has affected their marriage
Taking eight kids and their parents to see a Blue Origin launch
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