What does it take to be an astronaut in the 21st Century? This is a unique interview in which Samantha Cristoforetti, European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut, answers questions from Nicole Stott, former NASA astronaut and current Space artist “The Artistic Astronaut” and Liam Malone Paralympic Gold medalist, as well as from members of the public, […]
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Andrea Macdonald, founder of ideaXme, interviews Liam Kennedy, astronomer, CEO of ImageBeam Inc and inventor of the ISS-Above. The ISS-Above is an affordable, fun and educational device that connects people to the International Space Station (ISS). Liam’s mission is “to bring this magnificent human scientific achievement into your homes, schools and offices and to inspire […]
Andrea Macdonald, founder of ideaXme, interviews Nicole Stott who talks about her very human story and the big ideas she continues to play a part in to shape our world. Watch and discover how the support of mentors, love of her family, a passion for flying and aeronautical engineering led to her spending over a […]
Andrea Macdonald, founder of ideaXme, interviews space ambassador and space super hero Mike Mongo. He is a man who seems interested in everyone and everything. He has friends across the world, from cashiers at his local supermarket, to rap stars, politicians and astronauts. He travels the […]
First published on 11 March 2016. Andrea Macdonald, founder of ideaXme, interviews Vinita Marwaha Madill, founder of Rocket Women. Vinita is a STEM advocate and founder of Rocket Women. She is currently working as an independent consultant, focusing on space engineering and STEM outreach, having previously consulted for ESA’s Space Medicine office on a […]
Andrea Macdonald, founder of ideaXme, interviews Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides, former astro-biologist, author and space ambassador. Here’s a FORCE you should meet! That FORCE is Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides, who has the capability and drive to change our world for the better! “I love connecting people, translating between scientists, engineers and non-technical people, and reminding people […]