The Joe Rogan Experience #1425 - Garrett Reisman
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Feb 7, 2020 Garrett Reisman, a former NASA astronaut and current USC professor, shares thrilling tales from space and insights into private space exploration. He humorously discusses the unique challenges of sweating in microgravity and the physical impact of long-term space travel. Reisman recounts the intricacies of spacewalks, the importance of exercise, and the ongoing innovations at SpaceX. He explores the future of Mars colonization and the pressing issue of space debris, shedding light on the amazing yet risky journey into the cosmos.
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Underwhelming View
- Reisman's first view of Earth from space was underwhelming, contrary to his high expectations.
- He felt it lacked the expected awe-inspiring feeling and compared it to seeing pictures.
Spacewalk Training
- A tall astronaut discouraged Reisman from spacewalking due to the suit's size.
- Reisman persevered, trained with tailored techniques, and ultimately excelled at spacewalks.
Diapers in Space
- Astronauts wear diapers during spacewalks.
- Reisman experimented with defecating in the training pool and vowed never to do it again.