Beyond Earth
What Space Teaches Us About Being Human
In this playlist from the Passion Struck podcast, we journey into the minds and experiences of astronauts to explore what it really means to be human—when you're far from Earth. Because beyond the awe of spaceflight lies something even more profound: the clarity that comes from distance, isolation, and the radical shift in perspective only the cosmos can offer.
Through powerful conversations with space explorers, scientists, and thought leaders, we unpack the lessons learned in orbit—on leadership, resilience, teamwork, and the fragility of life. These aren’t just stories about missions or machinery. They’re reflections on meaning, mortality, and the drive to push past limits—both external and internal.
Whether you’re navigating the unknown in your own life or searching for a sense of purpose in the vastness of it all, this playlist is a reminder: sometimes the best way to understand our place on Earth is to leave it behind, if only in thought.
Nicole Stott on Back to Earth: Combining the Awe and Wonder of Space Exploration with the Healing Power of Art
Space changes how you see the Earth—and yourself. But the real challenge begins when you come back down.
Mike Massimino on How to Achieve Your Own Personal Moonshot
Some lessons can only be learned when you leave the planet. But they apply directly to life right here on Earth.