Halloween of 2000 was the last time all humans were on earth. Since then, astronauts have occupied the International Space Station (ISS) at all times. In a fascinating talk at the All-In Summit, astronaut Woody Hoburg tells us about life and space and how we’ll get to Mars.
Life in Space
Hoburg spent 185 days in space. It’s so hard to imagine being weightless, floating in the black, for over 6 months!
Due to its speed of orbit, astronauts see 16 sunrises and sunsets every day on the ISS. But there isn’t much time to enjoy the view.
They’re busy with science experiments and ship maintenance. They also have to do 2.5 hours a day of exercise, split evenly between cardio and strength training. This helps them avoid losing muscle in the weightlessness of space.
Hoburg passed the time listening to lots of podcasts and music. It’s funny to imagine astronauts doing the same things we do in such a radically different environment!
Preventing Human Extinction
I love seeing astronauts up in space. It is truly the final frontier for us humans.
But space exploration isn’t just exciting. It’s the key to ensuring humans do not go extinct.
Even if a nuclear war killed all humans on earth, there would still be humans in space.
Right now, those humans would starve to death without regular resupply from earth. But if we created self-sustaining colonies on the ISS, the moon, or Mars, humanity could survive and rebuild.
Getting to Mars
The ISS is awesome, but NASA isn’t stopping there. NASA plans to return astronauts to the moon in 2026.
I cannot wait to watch this on YouTube! I’m too young to have seen the original moon landing, and I imagine many of you are as well.
This is our generation’s chance to see it!
After the moon, NASA plans to go to Mars. The moon will provide a crucial testing ground for the technologies that will get us to the red planet.
“We see the moon as our path to Mars, and that is absolutely our strategy.”
Woody Hoburg
Wrap-Up
This was fun to write! I don’t know about you, but astronauts bring out my childlike enthusiasm. It’s exciting!
Imagine the world 20 years from now, in 2044. There could be self-sustaining human colonies on the moon and Mars.
When you look up at the night sky, you will be able to imagine them there. On that day, we will also know that humans will survive, no matter what.
Congrats to Hoburg on his incredible mission!
“It was, like, the thrill of a lifetime to spend 6 months living and working in space, but there’s also just nothing like returning home to the people you love.”
Woody Hoburg
More from the All-In Summit:
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