SmartLess "Jessica Meir"
Apr 19, 2021
Jessica Meir, a NASA astronaut, marine biologist, and physiologist, brings her cosmic insights to the discussion. She shares her incredible journey from childhood dreams to participating in the first all-female spacewalk. The conversation delves into the unique challenges of zero gravity, the transformative 'overview effect' of viewing Earth from space, and the potential for filming movies beyond our atmosphere. With humor, she also reflects on the parallels between marine life and space exploration, merging science with captivating stories.
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Physics of Space Travel
- Jason Bateman asks about the physics of maintaining speed in space.
- Jessica clarifies the launch process, orbital mechanics, and the use of mini-burns to rendezvous with the space station.
Call from Space
- Jessica reveals she tried to call Will Arnett from space but couldn't reach him.
- She explains that astronauts can request calls with celebrities, and she chose Will for his humor.
UFO Sightings
- Sean Hayes asks Jessica about UFO sightings in space.
- Jessica discusses the statistical likelihood of extraterrestrial life and her belief in its existence.