BJo Trimble

BJo Trimble, a US Navy veteran and passionate science fiction fan, campaigned for the Space Shuttle's name, while John Aaron, a former Apollo flight controller, managed crucial systems during its inaugural flight. They discuss the drama of the shuttle's first free flight, including a critical computer failure that put the crew's quick thinking to the test. The impact of science fiction on the shuttle's naming and the fierce grassroots advocacy behind it reveals a fascinating intersection of culture and aerospace history.