HDYGH, Cameron?

From theatre camp to POD for NASA, Cameron joins us to talk moon dust, lunar orbit tomato seeds, astronauts: they're just like us, and growing organic matter for humans in space. We also get a preview of future lunar exploration. 🌛

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:19 Cameron McCarty's Childhood Dreams and Career Path

02:47 First Job at Coca-Cola Space Science Center

03:59 Outreach and Education in Space Science

07:16 Science Payloads on the International Space Station

09:54 Private Industry and Commercial Payloads in Space

11:01 Biofabrication and 3D Printing in Space

12:33 Educational Background and NASA Internships

18:58 Favorite Moments and Surprises in Space Operations

21:58 Working the Night Shift and Observing Earth from Space

25:51 Upcoming Missions and Future of Lunar Exploration

27:59 Surprises and Challenges in Space Payload Operations

32:43 Myth Busting: The Reality of Working at NASA

41:06 Cameron’s Final Thoughts