A Conversation on Watches, Space & The Dreams Pushing Humanity Forward
From The Mo Show Presented by BSF by Mo Islam
May 21, 2026 · 21 min · Season 6 · Episode 182
About this episode
Mo Islam discusses space, time, and the future of exploration with IWC CEO Chris Grainger-Herr and astronaut Drew Feustel.
On this episode, I sit down with IWC CEO Chris Grainger-Herr and astronaut/geophysicist Drew Feustel at Vast HQ for a conversation about space, time, design, and the future of exploration. We discuss why space is the next frontier for IWC, how time feels different in orbit, the physical and psychological impact of living in space, the “overview effect” astronauts experience when seeing Earth from above, and how science fiction, engineering, and human ambition continue to shape what comes next. 0:00 Intro 2:15 How Time Changes in Orbit 4:58 Disorientation and Adapting to Space 7:12 Waking Up After Returning 8:28 The Overview Effect: Seeing Earth Differently 12:08 Designing a Watch for Zero Gravity 15:22 A New Era for IWC Tool Watches 18:27 How Science Fiction Inspires Space Innovation 21:00 The Rise of Space Tourism 21:44 Closing Remarks
People in this episode
Host: Mo Islam
Guests: Chris Grainger-Herr, Drew Feustel
Topics covered
- watches
- space exploration
- time perception
- psychological impact of space
- science fiction
- engineering
- space tourism
Keywords
- watches
- space
- time
- IWC
- astronaut
- overview effect
- space tourism
- science fiction
- engineering
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: IWC
Places: Vast HQ
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