Category Archives: Space

What does it take to be an astronaut in the 21st Century?

What Does It Take to Be an Astronaut in the 21st Century?

  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, […]

Connect to the International Space Station now! Founder of the ISS-Above explains how.

Connect to the International Space Station Now! Founder of the ISS-Above Explains How

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 […]

Nicole Stott, retired NASA astronaut, talks with Andrea Macdonald, founder of ideaXme.

Astronaut Nicole Stott, Recently Retired, Talks of Her Very Human Story, How She Became an Astronaut and Her Motivations for Being an Artist Now

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 […]

President Obama

President Obama, Here’s a Space Superhero Who’d Like to Meet You!

                  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 […]

The future astronaut who wants to use the power of successful women in science

The Future Astronaut Who Wants to Use the Power of Successful Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths to Inspire Girls

  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 […]

Rian Johnson

Rian Johnson, Episode 8, Star Wars Director a message:

  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 […]