Laura Stiles: From Trainer to Astronaut in 48 Hours
About this episode
Laura Stiles shares her journey from engineering physics to becoming a Blue Origin astronaut.
Join us for a conversation with Laura Stiles, Director of New Shepard Flight Operations at Blue Origin and a newly minted Blue Origin astronaut, to explore her journey from studying engineering physics to launching to space. Laura shares how an early NASA internship sparked her passion for aerospace, how she found her place in the industry through different roles at Blue Origin, and what it’s like to train commercial astronauts. We also dive into her last-minute selection to be a crew member ...
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