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Speaker 1 (00:00):
It's going to be a celebration like this country has
(00:02):
never seen. Thousands of soldiers, two dozen tanks, eight marching bands.
It will take the streets of Washington. Take to the
streets of Washington, d C. Today to celebrate the Army's
two hundred and fiftieth birthday. All of it dedicated to
the sacrifice of America's soldiers throughout our nation's history. Army
colonel an astronaut, and McClain is part of that legacy,
and right now she's on her second mission to space,
(00:24):
but still wants to mark the Army's special milestone. I
got a chance to exclusively speak with her from the
International Space Station.
Speaker 2 (00:30):
Take a look, and it.
Speaker 1 (00:33):
Is so good to see you first tell us about
your mission right now in space.
Speaker 2 (00:39):
It's a true honor to be part of this celebration
for the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the United
States Army. I'm incredibly proud of my service as a
soldier and of all soldiers and civilians serving our Army.
Right now, I am currently on my second mission to
the International Space Station as a NASA astronaut. I was
a commander of SpaceX Crew ten Dragon mission up here
(01:00):
in March, and we are staying conducting amazing research on
this orbiting laboratory until August.
Speaker 1 (01:06):
And I'm so glad that you mentioned that research in
because some of the most important technologies have really been
developed by the military and by NASA. Tell us about
the innovations and the technologies that come from the military
and the space program.
Speaker 2 (01:21):
Yeah, I tell you. The Army's contributions to science technology
are really woven into our nation's history, and that spirit
of innovation and development continues on the International Space Station today.
So starting with the Army, there are things that just
we touch every single day that we don't even realize
that the Army came up with. So from the early
nineteen hundreds, the Aeronautical Division of the Signal Corps p
(01:42):
a critical role in the early advancement of aviation.
Speaker 3 (01:45):
It started with balloon flight.
Speaker 2 (01:47):
They then funded research and development for names like Samuel Langley,
the Wright Brothers. Today, on the International Space Station, we
are conducting research that impacts us on Earth every single day.
So if you are someone that you know has been
impacted by cancer or Parkinson's, muscular dystrophe, heart disease, or osteoporosis,
then Space Station research has impacted your life. Every single day.
(02:10):
We gather and distribute data on oceans and weather patterns,
forestry and vegetation, directly contributing to our ability to manage.
Speaker 3 (02:18):
Our natural resources.
Speaker 2 (02:20):
And of course we're also looking out into deep space,
expanding our knowledge of pulsars and black holes, giving us
insights into the origin of our solar system. So the
spirit of innovation and the spirit of working for the
benefit of all is really common between the Army and
our space program.
Speaker 1 (02:37):
Yeah, people don't realize the incredible medical research that's happening
right now in space, in real time, and in a
time when some people are really questioning the value of
investing in space exploration and science. What do you say
to those who don't think it's worth the investment.
Speaker 2 (02:55):
Well, listen, The first thing I would say is that
we hear you. We are civil service, and we have
a responsibility to provide a return to the American people
and to the people all around the world whose countries
contribute to the International Space Station.
Speaker 3 (03:09):
So we actually appreciate you asking the question.
Speaker 2 (03:12):
It's really important to understand the basic research that happens
aboard Space Station. So in the United States of America,
Our government agencies provide services that maybe a commercial company
couldn't and that benefit all of us.
Speaker 3 (03:25):
In fact, motto is for the benefit of all.
Speaker 2 (03:29):
So we conduct basic research up here on station to
enable commercial development and enable the next generation of spaceflyers.
So i'd really encourage people that before we ask for
cuts to programs like NASA and into this research, to
really understand and learn about what we're doing up here
and what we provide back to those on Earth.
Speaker 1 (03:51):
And right now you're really getting the best view of
this country on its birthday. What's your message to the
army soldiers on Earth right now all around the world.
Why is this milestone just so important?
Speaker 2 (04:05):
Yeah, listen for every Army soldiers, civilian contractor, and our
family members, every single one of you is vital to
the success of our nation, and your service matters. It
matters to everybody in the United States of America, our citizens,
it matters globally, it matters to me personally. It's no
coincident that our army is one year older than our nation,
(04:27):
and that's because we protect and we provide freedom. So
as we celebrate two hundred and fifty years of service,
we look forward to a future of continued innovation, exploration,
and excellence within our army. And it's equally important to
reflect on our nation's past and pay respects to the
sacrifices made by soldiers, civilians, and families. They are and
(04:48):
always will be a testament to the strength and resilious
of our nation.
Speaker 1 (04:52):
And you mentioned right there that this is so important
to you personally. What does it mean to you to
be a part of the army Army's legacy here?
Speaker 3 (05:01):
Yeah, legacy is the right word there.
Speaker 2 (05:04):
The Army has a legacy throughout our nation's history, and
for me personally as an individual, it has been in
honor of a lifetime to be part of that legacy.
From the day I raised my right hand and took
an oath of service when I was eighteen years old,
I won't see how many years later now quite a
few years later, and having the opportunity to continue service
(05:25):
to my nation aboard the International Space Station has been
absolutely the most meaningful thing that I have done in
my life, and I am looking forward to continuing to serve.
Speaker 3 (05:36):
When we travel to space, we look back.
Speaker 2 (05:38):
At our Earth, and our Earth is our home, and
all of our fellow citizens of Earth are our family,
and it's incredibly uniting, and I wish that everybody could
see it, just for a moment. And I absolutely love
that space exploration is becoming more available to more people,
because whether you're here for six months or six minutes,
you are part of this group of humans that have
(06:00):
looked back at our planet and recognize that we're really
all in this together.
It's going to be a celebration like this country has
(00:02):
never seen. Thousands of soldiers, two dozen tanks, eight marching bands.
It will take the streets of Washington. Take to the
streets of Washington, d C. Today to celebrate the Army's
two hundred and fiftieth birthday. All of it dedicated to
the sacrifice of America's soldiers throughout our nation's history. Army
colonel an astronaut, and McClain is part of that legacy,
and right now she's on her second mission to space,
(00:24):
but still wants to mark the Army's special milestone. I
got a chance to exclusively speak with her from the
International Space Station.
Speaker 2 (00:30):
Take a look, and it.
Speaker 1 (00:33):
Is so good to see you first tell us about
your mission right now in space.
Speaker 2 (00:39):
It's a true honor to be part of this celebration
for the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the United
States Army. I'm incredibly proud of my service as a
soldier and of all soldiers and civilians serving our Army.
Right now, I am currently on my second mission to
the International Space Station as a NASA astronaut. I was
a commander of SpaceX Crew ten Dragon mission up here
(01:00):
in March, and we are staying conducting amazing research on
this orbiting laboratory until August.
Speaker 1 (01:06):
And I'm so glad that you mentioned that research in
because some of the most important technologies have really been
developed by the military and by NASA. Tell us about
the innovations and the technologies that come from the military
and the space program.
Speaker 2 (01:21):
Yeah, I tell you. The Army's contributions to science technology
are really woven into our nation's history, and that spirit
of innovation and development continues on the International Space Station today.
So starting with the Army, there are things that just
we touch every single day that we don't even realize
that the Army came up with. So from the early
nineteen hundreds, the Aeronautical Division of the Signal Corps p
(01:42):
a critical role in the early advancement of aviation.
Speaker 3 (01:45):
It started with balloon flight.
Speaker 2 (01:47):
They then funded research and development for names like Samuel Langley,
the Wright Brothers. Today, on the International Space Station, we
are conducting research that impacts us on Earth every single day.
So if you are someone that you know has been
impacted by cancer or Parkinson's, muscular dystrophe, heart disease, or osteoporosis,
then Space Station research has impacted your life. Every single day.
(02:10):
We gather and distribute data on oceans and weather patterns,
forestry and vegetation, directly contributing to our ability to manage.
Speaker 3 (02:18):
Our natural resources.
Speaker 2 (02:20):
And of course we're also looking out into deep space,
expanding our knowledge of pulsars and black holes, giving us
insights into the origin of our solar system. So the
spirit of innovation and the spirit of working for the
benefit of all is really common between the Army and
our space program.
Speaker 1 (02:37):
Yeah, people don't realize the incredible medical research that's happening
right now in space, in real time, and in a
time when some people are really questioning the value of
investing in space exploration and science. What do you say
to those who don't think it's worth the investment.
Speaker 2 (02:55):
Well, listen, The first thing I would say is that
we hear you. We are civil service, and we have
a responsibility to provide a return to the American people
and to the people all around the world whose countries
contribute to the International Space Station.
Speaker 3 (03:09):
So we actually appreciate you asking the question.
Speaker 2 (03:12):
It's really important to understand the basic research that happens
aboard Space Station. So in the United States of America,
Our government agencies provide services that maybe a commercial company
couldn't and that benefit all of us.
Speaker 3 (03:25):
In fact, motto is for the benefit of all.
Speaker 2 (03:29):
So we conduct basic research up here on station to
enable commercial development and enable the next generation of spaceflyers.
So i'd really encourage people that before we ask for
cuts to programs like NASA and into this research, to
really understand and learn about what we're doing up here
and what we provide back to those on Earth.
Speaker 1 (03:51):
And right now you're really getting the best view of
this country on its birthday. What's your message to the
army soldiers on Earth right now all around the world.
Why is this milestone just so important?
Speaker 2 (04:05):
Yeah, listen for every Army soldiers, civilian contractor, and our
family members, every single one of you is vital to
the success of our nation, and your service matters. It
matters to everybody in the United States of America, our citizens,
it matters globally, it matters to me personally. It's no
coincident that our army is one year older than our nation,
(04:27):
and that's because we protect and we provide freedom. So
as we celebrate two hundred and fifty years of service,
we look forward to a future of continued innovation, exploration,
and excellence within our army. And it's equally important to
reflect on our nation's past and pay respects to the
sacrifices made by soldiers, civilians, and families. They are and
(04:48):
always will be a testament to the strength and resilious
of our nation.
Speaker 1 (04:52):
And you mentioned right there that this is so important
to you personally. What does it mean to you to
be a part of the army Army's legacy here?
Speaker 3 (05:01):
Yeah, legacy is the right word there.
Speaker 2 (05:04):
The Army has a legacy throughout our nation's history, and
for me personally as an individual, it has been in
honor of a lifetime to be part of that legacy.
From the day I raised my right hand and took
an oath of service when I was eighteen years old,
I won't see how many years later now quite a
few years later, and having the opportunity to continue service
(05:25):
to my nation aboard the International Space Station has been
absolutely the most meaningful thing that I have done in
my life, and I am looking forward to continuing to serve.
Speaker 3 (05:36):
When we travel to space, we look back.
Speaker 2 (05:38):
At our Earth, and our Earth is our home, and
all of our fellow citizens of Earth are our family,
and it's incredibly uniting, and I wish that everybody could
see it, just for a moment. And I absolutely love
that space exploration is becoming more available to more people,
because whether you're here for six months or six minutes,
you are part of this group of humans that have
(06:00):
looked back at our planet and recognize that we're really
all in this together.
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