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April 29, 2025 49 mins

Mike Massimino, former NASA astronaut, Columbia University professor, and New York Times bestselling author, shares his incredible journey of persistence, overcoming multiple rejections, and succeeding in one of the world’s toughest careers. In this interview, he discusses lessons from failures, how astronauts adapt to unexpected challenges, the transition to AI-driven space vehicles, and personal memories of working alongside legends like Neil Armstrong. Discover the real mindset it takes to reach the stars and inspire others.

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