NASA astronaut Nick Hague is the first U.S. Space Force Guardian to launch to the International Space Station in his role. In a special episode of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik spoke with Hague about his experiences as a Space Force Guardian, living on the ISS, and a frightening abort on a Soyuz rocket in 2018.
The Space Force plays a critical role in tracking orbital objects to avoid collisions, and Hague discussed this work. He also talked about life on the ISS, where he has been living for six months. Hague’s experiences offer a glimpse into the daily life of an astronaut and the importance of the Space Force in space exploration.
In addition to his work as a Guardian, Hague is a seasoned astronaut with experience in multiple spaceflight missions. His expertise makes him an accomplished guy who makes his experiences sound routine.
Hague joins other astronauts, including those on the European Space Agency’s Solar Orbiter mission, which recently took its first look at the sun’s poles. The agency has also revealed that 3 key space missions are threatened by Trump’s NASA budget cuts.
Space Force news includes Hague’s return to Earth after a six-month space mission and an article discussing why Cislunar Security Must Be a Space Force Concern. Astronauts sleep in unique ways due to microgravity, and fans can launch their own SpaceX rockets with collectSPACE.com’s stunning scale model of the Falcon 9 rocket.
Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik host This Week In Space, covering new space age topics each week. The show is available on your favorite podcaster or through the Space.com Newsletter for breaking space news and updates on rocket launches.
Source: https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-movies-shows/this-week-in-space-podcast-episode-165-guardians-of-space