Episode 284: Col. E. Michael Fincke - NASA Astronaut

On this episode, Derek sits with Col. E. Michael Fincke.   Mike is a former Air Force Test Pilot and is currently a NASA Astronaut.  He is a veteran of 3 spaceflights, Expedition 9 in 2004, Expedition 18 in 2009 and STS-134 aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavor in 2011.  He has logged more than a year in orbit with 9 space walks.  Mike will be discussing his humble origins, how he became an Air Force Test Pilot, his selection to NASA, his various missions, life on the International Space Station, Space Walking and we discuss the future of NASA and what lies ahead for humanity in spaceflight.

NASA: https://www.nasa.gov/people/edward-michael-mike-fincke/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/e-michael-fincke-5ba2a513/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/AstroIronMike

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