Nature Podcast ’Rapture and beauty’: a writer's portrait of the International Space Station
Nov 8, 2024
Samantha Harvey, author of the Booker Prize shortlisted novel Orbital, sets her narrative aboard an International Space Station-like vessel. She delves into the contrasts astronauts face, balancing the awe of space with daily life’s mundanity. Harvey discusses how distance offers new insights on climate change and humanity's vulnerability against nature. She emphasizes the emotional depth of astronauts, urging a deeper connection to their journeys and the importance of environmental stewardship.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Life Between the Stars: Daily Realities of the ISS
01:42 • 14min
Humility and Powerlessness: A Reflection on Earth and Climate Change
16:00 • 3min
The Intersection of Climate Data and International Cooperation
18:51 • 3min
Humanizing Astronauts in Space
21:48 • 4min
Reflections on the Emotional Connection to the International Space Station
25:29 • 3min