Emotional Turmoil and Unity in Space Missions

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The chapter explores the emotional journey of a child watching their astronaut mother launch into space and the subsequent experiences on the International Space Station. It reflects on the importance of unity and understanding among the diverse crew members, bridging cultural differences through shared stories. The chapter also delves into the psychological challenges of a mission to Mars, focusing on maintaining emotional connections despite communication delays and the need for adaptability in a small crew.

NASA wants to send humans to Mars in the next decade or so. But can our minds handle it?

We talk to a NASA psychologist and retired astronaut about the psychological challenges people already face on long-duration space missions — and find out what it will take to get to Mars.

If you liked this episode, you might like one of our past episodes about the isolation we all experienced during the pandemic. It's called The brain in isolation.