“You want to wake up in the morning and think the future is going to be great — and I can’t think of anything more exciting than going out there and being among the stars” - Elon Musk

Today’s episode features Arnau, a literal rocket scientist who did his PhD at Purdue and is the Chair of the Space Generation Advisory Council, a non profit that represents the voice of the youth in the space industry

Tune in to hear his thoughts on the ethics of space travel, his dream of becoming an astronaut, and what he learned from travelling the world.

This one’s a gem you don’t want to miss! Check the link in the comments to listen to the full episode, and skip to the timestamps below for the action.

1:00 - Getting your PhD
8:37 - Explain Like I’m 5, Combustion Reasearch Publication
12:00 - Astronautical Aspirations
15:00 - Arnau's Hero
17:00 - Next steps to becoming an astronaut
22:00 - SGAC
31:00 - The Privatization of the Space Industry
44:30 - Working at NATO
47:00 - Lessons from Travelling the World