From ASM Microbe 2017 at New Orleans, Vincent and Rich meet up with astronaut Kate Rubins to talk about becoming an astronaut, space travel, and doing science in space.

Hosts: Vincent Racaniello and Rich Condit

Guest: Kate Rubins

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Live from the Space Station, NASA Astronaut Kate Rubins
Kate Rubins (NASA, Wikipedia)
Expedition 48-49 launches to the ISS
Expedition 48-49 Crew Docks to the Space Station
Expedition 48-49 Crew Welcomed to the Space Station
Expedition 48 Crew Hands Over the Space Station to Expedition 49
Photo by Chris Condayan

Intro music is by Ronald Jenkees

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