Michaela Musilova

Michaela Musilova, an astrobiologist and analog astronaut with experience at NASA, delves into the allure of K2-18b, an exoplanet 120 light-years away, where signs of potential life have been spotted. She emphasizes the need for better telescopes to confirm these claims and highlights the risks posed by funding cuts to NASA. Musilova also shares insights into the unique experiences of analog astronauts preparing for space missions. The conversation touches on the significance of balancing adventurous reading with personal exploration.

Michaela Musilova, an astrobiologist and analog astronaut with experience at NASA, dives into the intriguing potential of the exoplanet K2-18b, located 120 light-years away. She discusses the recent claims of possible life signs in its atmosphere and explains why researchers are cautious. Musilova emphasizes the need for improved telescopes and warns that proposed funding cuts to NASA could hinder the search for extraterrestrial life. Plus, she shares her unique experiences as an analog astronaut and insights into balancing nonfiction and fiction in one's reading.