Terry Virts - A Beautiful Planet

00:00 | Trailer
02:32 Brian’s thoughts on the episode
05:56 Brian’s Introduction
06:22 Thoughts on the UK and its history of exploration
08:33 Watching The Right Stuff with George Zamka the night before going into space
09:25 Viewing Gravity with Samantha Cristoforetti whilst in space
11:29 Did The Right Stuff bring back memories of going to Flight School
12:37 Characteristics required for being a test pilot or astronaut
14:15 How the overview has affected Terry
16:46 In space with a Russian during conflict between Russia and Ukraine
20:21 Robust quality of Russian space technology whilst the US pushes technology limits
23:44 Volume of work doesn’t allow for too much contemplation
25:06 Are astronauts kept busy for psychological reasons
27:33 The importance of knowing about psychological changes from being separated from earth
28:43 How to lead a successful team mission
30:21 How astronauts are affected by communication delay when going further into space
31:48 The us versus them mentality
33;22 Why Terry now associates different countries with colour for his forthcoming book
36-01 A passionate photographer taking the opportunity to take pictures of earth from space
42:22 How does an astronaut replace that experience on earth
43:24 How Terry became an astronaut
47:46 Why Terry trained to be a test pilot
51:31 Scariest moment as a pilot
53:16 What it takes to be a F16 pilot
55:43 As an astronaut, what he had to do mentally and physically to cope with 200 hours in space
58:21 Dealing with a super dangerous ammonia emergency in space
1:04:01 Russia’s political attitude within the space industry
1:06:44 Terry’s views on Spacex and Orbital ATK
1:09:15 Should NASA be building cargo supply rockets or a commercial endeavour try it
1:11:42 What is needed to get man on Mars
1:14:10 If man does go to Mars, can we get them back
1:16:45 Terry’s response to those who say we did not land on the moon
1:28:54 The need for constant space exploration PR
1:21:56 As Terry orbited the earth many times can he say if it is round or flat
1:23:02 Does Terry ever consider there are Aliens, or life, out in space
1:28:49 An indication from space of the world’s wealth distribution
1:35:31 Does NASA have any part of Terry’s life now he has retired from them
1:36:46 Success secrets
1:37:28 The prospects for a world with faster broadband connectivity
1:37:38 What Terry would like people to take from watching A Beautiful Planet
1:39:14 How Terry got through the long wait to be chosen to go into space
1:42:31 Transitioning from Nasa to the next phase of his life
1:43:59 Creative energy will perhaps drive Terry’s next project
1:45:43 Phone call to the 20 year old Terry Virts
1:47:27 Best advice ever received
1:48:54 Advice to the young person wanting to know how to fulfil their ambition
1:50:34 Brian’s summing up.