Bill Shepherd

Ginger Kerrick, a NASA flight controller, shares gripping tales of problem-solving during the ISS assembly and operations. Bill Shepherd, the first commander of the ISS, reflects on leading the pioneering crew, while Scott Parazynski recounts daring repairs of damaged solar arrays. The conversation highlights the collaborative spirit that led to the ISS's creation, overcoming cultural barriers. They also discuss the future of private space stations and the vast scientific potential of microgravity manufacturing.