This was HUGE bucket list item for me to interview an astronaut. I was honored to sit down with Tom Henricks, a 4x shuttle astronaut (2 as pilot, 2 as commander), to hear his candid thoughts on what it was like launching, flying, and landing the space shuttle. I hope you enjoy!
Chapter titles:
0:00 Tom Henricks
0:32 Candid Thoughts on Launch Process
10:15 Difficulties and Operating in Space
21:19 Adapting to Space
22:43 Flying the Space Shuttle
24:55 Perspective Changes
25:58 Up Next: Landing by Hand
Part 2 of the interview available here: • Pilot Reveals What It’s Like to Land ...
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