How This Astronaut Used The Apple Ecosystem in Space

Dec 23, 2024

Dr. Sian Leo Proctor, the first Black woman in space, shares her awe-inspiring journey as a geoscience professor, artist, and poet. She discusses how Apple products became essential tools for her documentation and emotional experiences in space. Listeners will find her insights on timekeeping challenges using the Apple Watch fascinating, and her amusing anecdotes about enjoying downtime with music and movies in zero gravity add a delightful twist. Sian's unique perspective blends art, technology, and inspiration from her interactions with icons like Bono.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

A Journey to Space: The Trailblazing Astronaut

01:41 • 5min

Tech in Space: The Apple Experience

06:24 • 8min

Timekeeping Challenges in Space with Apple Technology

14:09 • 2min

Launch and Re-Entry: A Pilot's Perspective

16:04 • 5min

Apple in Space: A Mission Companion

21:06 • 7min

Space, Music, and Inspiration

28:00 • 15min