Join us this week as we sit down with the record-breaking, trailblazing astronaut, Susan Kilrain ๐๏ธ๐
Starting with a private pilot's license at just 17, Susan's space career journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Despite being denied a place in the Air Force because they'd "fulfilled their annual quota of women", she went on to become a distinguished American aerospace engineer, a US Navy officer, and a NASA astronaut ๐โจ
With over 3,000 hours flight time under her belt, Susan still holds the record as the youngest person to pilot a space shuttle, being only one of three women to have achieved this feat. Beyond the accolades and achievements, she's a staunch advocate for diversity, inclusion, and education in the space industry ๐๐ฉโ๐
In today's episode, we chart Susan's phenomenal journey from Earth to the stars, discussing her determination to shatter barriers and her vision for empowering the future generation of space enthusiasts ๐