EP #5 Becoming the First Black Female Space Pilot w/ Dr. Sian Proctor
Moonshots with Peter Diamandis
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Journey to the Stars: Mission Pilot Experience
This chapter chronicles the inspiring journey of becoming a mission pilot for a private space venture, driven by a benefactor's generosity. It details the training, the emotional rollercoaster of pre-launch and the exhilarating experience of being in space, culminating in a three-day orbital mission aboard a Falcon 9 and Dragon spacecraft. Additionally, the chapter explores the transformative perspective gained from the cupola, as astronauts reflect on the beauty of Earth and the profound psychological impact of seeing our planet from above.
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