NASA’s Kat Kennedy: Exploring Space and Using Science to Push Our Imagination
NASA Systems Analyst, Kat Kennedy, joins the show to discuss exploring outer space and the importance of science within society.
(3:33) Kat talks about running simulations to prep for launch and worst case scenarios.
(5:10) Space walks and maintenance procedures.
(7:00) Kat explains her path to NASA after watching the film “Interstellar” while living and going to school in New York City. She became more certain of her path after meeting astronaut Chris Hadfield.
(10:00) Her favorite books about space.
(16:05) Differences and roles of NASA, SpaceX, and Space Force.
(21:00) Perspective of Earth in relation to the solar system and beyond.
(26:10) Kat shares the place where she looked up at the stars and was the most awestruck.
(30:37) What’s NASA excited for coming up? The need and hope for collaboration of people and countries.
(36:53) The importance of getting children participating in science education.
(38:55) Kat’s love for science that crosses fields. What she loves most about dinosaurs.
(42:46) Has NASA discovered aliens yet?
You can follow Kat Kennedy on Twitter: @tikatasaur2112