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Interview with a Spaceman - Mike Massimino's NASA Career

Offered By: The Royal Institution via YouTube

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Space Exploration Courses Mechanical Engineering Courses Rocket Science Courses Hubble Space Telescope Courses

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Join former NASA astronaut Mike Massimino as he recounts his extraordinary 18-year career in space exploration in this captivating interview. Discover what it's like to be strapped to a giant rocket, gaze upon Earth from outer space, and perform critical repairs on the Hubble Space Telescope during spacewalks. Gain insights into the challenges and triumphs of space missions as Massimino shares personal anecdotes and reflections on his journey from aspiring astronaut to accomplished space traveler. Learn about his transition to academia as a professor of mechanical engineering at Columbia University and how his experiences in space continue to shape his perspective on Earth. Explore the intersection of human ambition, cutting-edge technology, and the vastness of the cosmos in this inspiring conversation that brings the wonders of space exploration down to Earth.

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Interview with a Spaceman - with Mike Massimino


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The Royal Institution

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