This chapter explores the physical hurdles astronauts encounter in a zero-gravity setting, emphasizing the critical role of exercise in preventing bone loss. It also highlights the emotional connection to Earth and shares a touching anecdote about a musical collaboration on the International Space Station.
Bloomberg’s Loren Grush explains how two astronauts got stuck on the International Space Station and astronaut Cady Coleman tells us why she is jealous of them.
This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Matt Collette, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Photo by Joel Kowsky/NASA via Getty Images.
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