Albertans in Space

Episodes / S2 · E01

How seeing Earth from orbit changes who you are

Dr. Robert Thirsk · Former Canadian astronaut

The Alberta connection

Season 2 opens with a Canadian who lived on the International Space Station.

In this episode

Bob Thirsk on his long-duration stay aboard the International Space Station, how looking down at Earth changed his sense of identity, and why so many astronauts come home wanting to give something back.

Released as “Looking Down and Giving Back” in podcast apps.

About the guest

Dr. Robert Thirsk, Former Canadian astronaut. Meet every guest.

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