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Interview: The First British Astronaut Helen Sharman

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From Ice Cream to Infinite Skies

This chapter explores the competitive recruitment process for space missions and the speaker's personal journey from the world of ice cream to becoming an astronaut. It highlights the transformative experience of viewing Earth from space, the challenges of training in a geopolitical context, and the pressing issues of sustainability and space debris. Through a captivating blend of personal anecdotes and current space exploration challenges, the chapter emphasizes the need for responsible practices in the ever-evolving space landscape.

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