Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
This was HUGE bucket list item for me to interview an astronaut. I was honored to sit down with Tom Henricks, a 4x shuttle astronaut (2 as pilot, 2 as commander), to hear his candid thoughts on what it was like launching, flying, and landing the space shuttle. I hope you enjoy!
Chapter titles:
0:00 - Tom Henricks
0:32 - Candid Thoughts on Launch Process
10:15 - Difficulties and Operating in Space
21:19 - Adapting to Space
22:43 - Flying the Space Shuttle
24:55 - Perspective Changes
25:58 - Up Next: Landing by Hand
Part 2 of the interview available here: youtu.be/9--nFu4O6mc
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This was HUGE bucket list item for me to interview an astronaut. I was honored to sit down with Tom Henricks, a 4x shuttle astronaut (2 as pilot, 2 as commander), to hear his candid thoughts on what it was like launching, flying, and landing the space shuttle. I hope you enjoy!
Chapter titles:
0:00 - Tom Henricks
0:32 - Candid Thoughts on Launch Process
10:15 - Difficulties and Operating in Space
21:19 - Adapting to Space
22:43 - Flying the Space Shuttle
24:55 - Perspective Changes
25:58 - Up Next: Landing by Hand
Part 2 of the interview available here: youtu.be/9--nFu4O6mc
Join my Insiders Newsletter where once a week I share a lesson I've learned in aviation, my latest content, and links to other interesting or helpful content I've found recently -- airplaneacademy.com/insiders
Want my help 1:1? More info at airplaneacademy.com/hire-charlie
