In this episode, Ben explores the extraordinary journey of Dr. Camille Wardrop Alleyne, a trailblazer in the field of aerospace engineering. Camille reflects on her impactful career at NASA, where she led key human spaceflight programs and advanced groundbreaking science missions. She shares insights into her work at Arusha Space, promoting space-based solutions for global sustainability, and her passion for STEM education for young women through The Brightest Stars Foundation.

They discuss her Trinidadian upbringing, her journey to becoming one of the few women of colour in senior leadership at NASA, and the importance of diversity and inclusion in space exploration. This episode is a testament to Camille’s belief in the transformative power of education, the boundless opportunities of space, and her enduring mission to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.

This weeks episode is sponsored by AIDAA.

Check them out: https://www.aidaa.it/

OUTLINE:

Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.

01:01 AIDAA

01:48 From Trinidad to NASA

05:45 Arriving at NASA for the first time

06:47 No social media

07:36 NASA career

13:26 Space industry is changing

15:24 Arusha Space

17:00 Picking “the dream team”

18:45 Private/Public Partnerships in the US and elsewhere

20:04 Current projects

21:12 Future of space exploration/what inspires Camille!

23:55 Why Space?!

25:41 The Brightest Stars Foundation

29:10 Advice to get into the industry (for non Math/Science students)

31:13 Engaging with non Space fairing nations

34:20 Wrap Up and Socials

Connect with Dr. Camille Wardrop Alleyne:

Arusha Space

Website: https://arushaspace.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arusha.space/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arushaspace/

Brightest Stars Foundation

Website: https://www.brighteststarsfoundation.org/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brighteststarsfoundation/

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In this weeks episode, Nicolina Elrick takes us behind the scenes of her extraordinary journey to space with Blue Origin. Nicolina is a multi-faceted leader in both philanthropy and entrepreneurship, and on this weeks episode shares what it’s like to break through the Kármán line and experience the profound awe of space. We explore the pivotal moments of her flight, her reflections on seeing Earth from afar, and her proposal for a future SpaceX philanthropic mission!

This weeks episode is sponsored by AIDAA.

Check them out: https://www.aidaa.it/

OUTLINE:

Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.

00:00 Intro to Episode - Nicolina Elrick & shout out to this weeks episode sponsor AIDAA https://www.aidaa.it/

01:26 Met at the IAC (the worlds largest space event)

03:00 Nicolina’s trip to space!

07:52 Nicolina’s successful mission:

08:08 Space relatable

11:25 Renewed sense of purpose

13:03 Nicolina’s bio and unique journey to Space: https://nicolinae.com/

17:30 Grit Diamonds Stars

21:00 The families during launches

23:03 Psychology of preparation for space

24:20 Learnings from crewmates

25:45 Advice to young people

29:25 Whats next on Nicolina’s horizon? SpaceX mission concept

32:25 Wrap up and socials

Connect with Nikolina Elrick:

Website: www.nicolinaE.com

X: https://twitter.com/nicolinaElrick

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealnicolinae/

Other socials/links: https://linktr.ee/astronautnicolina

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This episode explores Yanni Barghouty’s work with Cosmic Shielding Corporation (CSC) and their mission to create next-generation radiation shielding solutions for the space industry. Yanni shares his journey from biomedical engineering to space entrepreneurship, discusses the challenges of developing advanced materials for radiation protection, and provides insights into the future of space safety and human spaceflight.

OUTLINE:

Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode.

01:00 What/Why is Cosmic Shielding Corporation/CSC?

07:09 Starting up/Business partner

11:20 Launching/testing

13:25 The ordering process

20:42 Challenges of new technologies and protecting humans

25:00 AI in shielding?

37:33 Challenges of space entrepreneurship

43:10 Open for business

45:35 Wrap up and socials

Connect with Cosmic Shielding Corporation:

Website: https://cosmicshielding.com/

X: https://x.com/cosmicshielding

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cosmic-shielding-corporation/

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