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Dr Eiman Jahangir: Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University and the Director of the Sections of General Cardiology and Cardio-Oncology. He's also…
Dr Eiman Jahangir: Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University and the Director of the Sections of General Cardiology and Cardio-Oncology. He's also…
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31 minutes
Released:
May 13, 2024
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Podcast episode
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In episode 99, we had the privilege of hearing the remarkable journey of Dr. Eiman Jahangir, Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University and aspiring astronaut. From being a finalist for NASA's Astronaut Candidate program to winning a ticket to space through a raffle with MoonDAO, Dr. Jahangir's story is a testament to the power of persistence and the limitless possibilities of space exploration. Winning a ticket to space from over 2,200 participants, his journey serves as an inspiring reminder that dreams can indeed take flight. Tune in to hear more about his extraordinary adventures and the exciting future that lies ahead. OUTLINE: Here’s approximate timestamps for the episode. 00:00 Introduction to 00:49 Lucky Numbers! 01:40 MoonDao and how it will get Eiman to Space 06:50 How Eiman entered the raffle 08:40 Navigating Crypto 11:10 Applying for NASA 15:24 Space Tourism - health barriers 18:33 Phycological impact on Space Tourism 22:10 Analogue astronaut experiences 23:44 Blue Origin timeline and launch prep 25:50 Personal aspirations for the experience 29:52 Wrap Up and Socials Connect with Dr Eiman Jahangir: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DrEJahangir Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drejahangir X: https://twitter.com/DrEJahangir Stay connected with us! Use #Astroben across various social media platforms to engage with us! Youtube: www.youtube.com/@astrobenpodcast Website: www.astroben.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrobenpodcast/ X: https://twitter.com/Gambleonit Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@astrobenpodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/astrobenpodcast/
Released:
May 13, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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