So far on our podcast, we’ve talked with tons of people who are interested in what it takes to make space a viable habitat for humans. This week, we turn the mic over to one of those very humans! In this episode, we’ll be talking with a real live astronaut about what it takes to succeed in the position, his time on (and outside!) the ISS, and what life is like after you’ve been IN SPACE.

Col. Astronaut Dr. Jim Voss is a retired United States Army colonel and NASA astronaut. During his time with NASA, Voss flew in space five times on board the Space Shuttle and International Space Station. He also served as deputy of Flight Operations for the Space Station Program Mission Integration and Operations Office. While participating in ISS Expedition 2, he and Susan Helms conducted an 8-hour and 56 minute spacewalk, the longest to date. He is currently a Scholar In Residence at CU Boulder.