Soaring Into the Cosmos: Unraveling the Future of Space Exploration With Astronaut Eileen Collins, The First American Woman to Command a Space Mission | Redefining Society Podcast with Marco Ciappelli

Guest: Col. Eileen M. Collins USAF (Retired)
Retired NASA astronaut and United States Air Force (USAF) colonel. A former flight instructor and test pilot, Collins was the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle and the first to command a Space Shuttle mission.

On Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/eileen-collins-8a582351/

Host: Marco Ciappelli, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining Society Podcast

On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/marco-ciappelli
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Episode Introduction

"Get ready to blast off as we explore the fascinating future of space exploration in this thrilling episode of Redefining Society Podcast! Join host Marco as he chats with Eileen Collins, a trailblazing astronaut, and discusses the possibilities that await us in the cosmos."

Welcome to a thrilling episode of the Redefining Society Podcast, hosted by Marco! 

Today, we dive deep into the fascinating realm of space exploration and its future. We are honored to have Eileen Collins, a retired NASA astronaut, who shares her invaluable insights and experiences in the vast cosmic ocean. Get ready to embark on a mind-expanding journey as we unravel the mysteries of space, discuss why it's not covered enough in the news, and explore the different layers of the cosmos.

In this riveting conversation, Marco and Eileen discuss the reasons behind the fading interest in space exploration in the mainstream media, despite people's enduring fascination with the subject. They ponder the current state of space exploration, from the suborbital flights of Blue Origin to SpaceX's impressive accomplishments in orbital flight.

Eileen sheds light on the different dimensions of space, defining it as suborbital, orbital, and deep space. She talks about the significance of having a heat shield for orbital flights, the space station's location, and how long it takes to get to the moon or Mars. She highlights the groundbreaking achievements of the James Webb Space Telescope, which is enabling us to look farther into space and time than ever before.

This thought-provoking episode invites you to envision the future of space exploration, ponder the vastness of the universe, and contemplate humanity's place in the cosmos. It's a conversation that will leave you yearning for more, eager to learn about the endless possibilities that await us beyond Earth's atmosphere.

Don't miss out on this captivating discussion that will surely spark your curiosity and leave you pondering the infinite wonders of space. Be sure to share this episode with friends and family, as it's an incredible conversation that is not to be missed! And don't forget to subscribe to the Redefining Society Podcast to stay updated on all our exciting episodes.

About the book

The long-awaited memoir of a trailblazer and role model who is telling her story for the first time.
Eileen Collins was an aviation pioneer her entire career, from her crowning achievements as the first woman to command an American space mission as well as the first to pilot the space shuttle to her early years as one of the Air Force’s first female pilots. She was in the first class of women to earn pilot’s wings at Vance Air Force Base and was their first female instructor pilot. She was only the second woman admitted to the Air Force’s elite Test Pilot Program at Edwards Air Force Base. NASA had such confidence in her skills as a leader and pilot that she was entrusted to command the first shuttle mission after the Columbia disaster, returning the US to spaceflight after a two-year hiatus. Since retiring from the Air Force and NASA, she has served on numerous corporate boards and is an inspirational speaker about space exploration and leadership.

Eileen Collins is among the most recognized and admired women in the world, yet this is the first time she has told her story in a book. It is a story not only of achievement and overcoming obstacles but of profound personal transformation. The shy, quiet child of an alcoholic father and struggling single mother, who grew up in modest circumstances and was an unremarkable student, she had few prospects when she graduated from high school, but she changed her life to pursue her secret dream of becoming an astronaut. She shares her leadership and life lessons throughout the book with the aim of inspiring and passing on her legacy to a new generation.

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Resources

The book: https://www.amazon.com/Through-Glass-Ceiling-Stars-American/dp/1950994058

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