Humans Of Space: Nicole Stott

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Humans Of Space: Nicole Stott

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Mar 13, 2023

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Former NASA astronaut Nicole Stott reveals what made her choose a career in spaceflight, what it’s like living in zero gravity and how her experiences made her realise just how precious planet Earth really is.
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Mar 13, 2023

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