A Somerset media personality has interviewed a NASA astronaut and space shuttle pilot for his podcast.
In a recent episode of the TALK4 podcast, Ilminster-based Louis Skupien spoke with astronaut Susan Kilrain, who is one of only three women in history to have piloted the Space Shuttle.
Susan flew two missions aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia and has logged more than 472 hours in space.
The episode sees Susan share her story, from her journey through the male-dominated world of military aviation to her time at NASA and beyond.
The full podcast can be listened to via louisskupien.com/blogs/news/nasa-space-shuttle-pilot-reveals-what-it-s-really-like-to-go-to-space-susan-kilrain-talk4-ep-152.
"She’s not just an astronaut — she’s a trailblazer, a leader, and someone who has pushed through some of the hardest gates to earn her place.
"Having the chance to share her story with the world on TALK4 is an absolute honour."
The conversation discusses the physical and mental challenge of astronaut training, the high-stakes reality of Shuttle launches, and the moment Susan saw Earth from space for the first time.
She also shares her thoughts on the future of space exploration, including commercial spaceflight, and how young people can get involved in careers in aerospace.
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