Dr Norah Patten

Dr. Norah Patten, an aeronautical engineer and bioastronautics researcher, is preparing to become the first Irish person in space, while Dr. Shawna Pandya, a physician and neuroscientist, joins her as a crewmate. They discuss how childhood inspirations led them to pursue space, their rigorous training involving sea survival and parabolic flights, and the research they plan to conduct aboard the Virgin Galactic Delta mission in 2026, including studies on women's health and Irish university collaborations. Get ready for an exciting journey beyond our planet!