Nicole Stott

Brian Cox and Robin Ince look back at Planet Earth from the unique perspective of space with the help of astronauts Nicole Stott and Chris Hadfield, Space scientist Carolyn Porco and comedian and author Katy Brand. What can we learn about our own planet by looking back at it from space? The panel talk about the emotional response of looking back on earth, either from the ISS or via amazing photographs like Voyager's Pale Blue Dot, and the importance of realising our own place and significance in the vast cosmos.Executive Producer: Alexandra Feachem

Nicole Stott, a former NASA astronaut with two spaceflights, and Tim Peake, a British ESA astronaut, share their captivating experiences aboard the ISS, touching on life in microgravity and the emotional views of Earth. Mike Massimino discusses the exciting Artemis II lunar mission, while Kiri Wagstaff explores the future role of AI and robotics in deep-space exploration. Together, they reflect on the importance of continued human exploration and the balance between public and private ventures in space.

Astronauts Tim Peake, Nicole Stott, and Susan Kilrain, alongside Oscar winning Special FX director Paul Franklin, join Brian Cox and Robin Ince to discuss the accuracy of space movies. They fact check movies like Gravity and The Martian, criticize the lack of realism in spacewalk scenes, and discuss the influence of science fiction on real-life science. They also explore the illusion of zero gravity in movies, the misrepresentations in a Mars film, and the influence of science fiction on space exploration.

Astronauts and explorers, including Brian Blessed, Sir Patrick Stewart, Nicole Stott, and Charlie Duke, discuss their passion for space travel. They delve into the wonders and challenges of traveling into space, talking about topics like Mars exploration, personal experiences in space, and the value of humans in space exploration. The podcast also touches on limited communication in space and pays tribute to Patrick Moore with a heartfelt poem.

Join comedian Jordan Klepper, known from The Daily Show, and Nicole Stott, a retired NASA astronaut and artist who painted in space, for a cosmic journey. They unravel the transformative 'Overview Effect'—how seeing Earth from above can shift our perspective on life. Dive into the challenges of human space travel and the importance of design, from technical details to artistic expression. They also discuss the role of women in space exploration and the emotional impact of art in microgravity, showcasing the beauty of our interconnected existence on 'Spaceship Earth.'