Michael López-Alegría - How Seeing Earth From Space Changes Your Perspective

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Mar 10, 202243:20Music

Today's guest is astronaut and test pilot, Michael López-Alegría. Michael has completed three Space Shuttle missions and an International Space Station mission. He holds the record for highest number of spa...

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