Astronaut Diaries: Voices from Space

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Astronaut Diaries: Voices from Space

Transform from curious Earth-dweller to well-informed space insider through intimate, astronaut-led stories. This part blends first-person narratives with science-backed explanations, progressing from everyday life aboard the ISS to high-stakes EVA missions and future Moon/Mars ambitions.

You'll gain:

Rare access to astronauts’ unfiltered experiences
Practical knowledge of life, work, and risk management in microgravity
Broader perspective on humanity’s next giant leaps

Perfect for listeners who crave personal, human-centered tales of exploration.

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10 episodes1h 10min total

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Episodes

Step Inside the Space Station — Astronauts Guide a Personal Tour

Step Inside the Space Station — Astronauts Guide a Personal Tour

Hear astronauts open the hatch and walk you through the International Space Station’s living and working quarters, revealing smells, sounds, and surpr...

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Feel the Rocket Roar — Astronauts Relive Launch Emotions

Feel the Rocket Roar — Astronauts Relive Launch Emotions

From suit-up rituals to zero-second ignition, astronauts narrate the intense physical and emotional ride of leaving Earth’s gravity well.

Zero-G Thrills — Experiencing Weightlessness Firsthand

Zero-G Thrills — Experiencing Weightlessness Firsthand

Float beside astronauts as they reveal the body’s rapid adaptations, hilarious mishaps, and subtle challenges of eternal free-fall.

Eat, Sleep, Repeat — Daily Life Routines in Microgravity

Eat, Sleep, Repeat — Daily Life Routines in Microgravity

Peel open space food packets, strap into sleeping bags, and explore the personal rituals that keep astronauts healthy and sane above Earth.

Mind over Orbit — Coping with Isolation and Confinement

Mind over Orbit — Coping with Isolation and Confinement

Discover the mental health tools astronauts wield to stay focused, connected, and resilient while circling Earth every 90 minutes.

Science in the Sky — Experiments Only Space Can Unlock

Science in the Sky — Experiments Only Space Can Unlock

Join astronauts inside orbital labs where flames, cells, and crystals behave in mind-bending ways, advancing medicine and technology back on Earth.

Walking in Space — Insider Guide to Daring EVAs

Walking in Space — Insider Guide to Daring EVAs

Hear astronauts recount tethered ballet outside the station, balancing beauty and peril while upgrading humanity’s outpost.

Crisis in Orbit — How Astronauts Tackle Emergencies

Crisis in Orbit — How Astronauts Tackle Emergencies

From sudden alarms to rapid fire response, astronauts share white-knuckle moments that tested every protocol in the book.

Back to Gravity — Re-Entry and Earth Readjustment Revealed

Back to Gravity — Re-Entry and Earth Readjustment Revealed

Brace for blistering descent and wobbly first steps as astronauts recount the physical and emotional impacts of coming home.

Next Giant Leaps — Astronaut Visions for Moon & Mars Living

Next Giant Leaps — Astronaut Visions for Moon & Mars Living

Finish with forward-looking stories as astronauts outline lessons learned and how they’ll shape sustainable bases on lunar and Martian soil.

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