In Episode 98, Ben speaks with Andrew Parris, a space industry veteran who worked at NASA for over a decade. Andrew shares captivating stories from his time with the Space Shuttle and International Space Station missions, including his travels to Moscow and the Baikonur Cosmodrome. He also discusses his transition into commercial spaceflight and space communication, highlighting his work with innovative space organizations like The Inspired 24, Uplift Aerospace's Space+, and Axiom Space. Join the conversation to explore Andrew's fascinating journey through space exploration, mentorship, and his ongoing commitment to democratizing space for everyone.
OUTLINE:
Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.
00:58 Intro to Andrew
01:30 Andrew’s Space Origin Moment
03:08 Working for NASA
08:48 Inspiration 4 and Inspired 24
11:42 The work of Inspired 24
15:30 World View - Andrews Path to Space?
19:00 Importance of building a crew on Earth
20:01 The Overview Effect
23:45 Maximising Overview Effect through Photo’s/video
26:14 Time Management
30:20 Predictions for Space Tourism Industry
32:30 Breaking News
32:35 Wrap Up and Socials
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Website: https://theinspired24.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_inspired_24/
X: https://twitter.com/aparrisx
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