All-In Podcast
All-In Podcast
Industry veterans, degenerate gamblers & besties Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks & David Friedberg cover all things economic, tech, political, social & poker.
Jason CalacanisChamath PalihapitiyaDavid SacksDavid Friedberg
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NASA Astronaut Woody Hoburg | All-In Summit 2024

Bonus • Sep 25, 2024 • 21 mins

Woody Hoburg joins David Friedberg for an insightful discussion on the experience of traveling to space. Woody shares his journey aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon, detailing the transition to life in microgravity and the daily routines on the International Space Station. They explore the vast distance between Earth and the Moon, emphasizing the significance of the Artemis program in returning humans to the lunar surface after decades. The conversation delves into how astronaut assignments are determined and NASA's strategy to use the Moon as a stepping stone for future Mars missions. The episode offers a glimpse into the evolving landscape of human space exploration.

Key Points

  • Woody Hoburg detailed the rigorous journey and training involved in becoming an astronaut and his experiences living and working on the International Space Station (ISS).
  • NASA's Artemis program aims to establish a sustained human presence on the moon as a proving ground for future missions to Mars, with Artemis 2 scheduled for 2025 and Artemis 3 for 2026.
  • The recent Polaris mission, funded by Jared Isaacman, includes the first commercial spacewalk, highlighting the increasing role of private industry in space exploration.
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