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Meet the only Kiwi ever to go to SPACE, and the co-founder of RocketLab...

September 21, 2025 / 00:55

This episode features the first New Zealander in space discussing their experience. Key topics include the sensation of traveling at 3,400 km/h, the emotional impact of seeing Earth from space, and the reliance on robotic systems during the flight.

The guest shares their excitement about the speed and adrenaline of the journey. They describe the moment of launch and the feelings that come with it, emphasizing how it exceeded their expectations.

One of the most significant discussions centers on the view of Earth from space. The guest reflects on the perspective gained from seeing the planet against the backdrop of the vastness of space.

The conversation touches on the fragility of Earth and the awe-inspiring nature of space travel. The guest conveys a sense of wonder and responsibility that comes with such a unique experience.

TLDR

The first New Zealander in space shares their thrilling experience and emotional reflections on seeing Earth from above.

Episode

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So, you have become the first New Zealander into space. >> That was just phenomenal. You know, it

00:00:04

really exceeded all of my expectations. I knew it was going to be awesome, but it was just so much more. We were doing

00:00:09

3,400 km/h. And at that point, you know, the adrenaline is really, really kicking

00:00:15

in. Yeah, I knew we were going to go pretty fast, but yeah, that the sensation of it and you can sort of feel

00:00:19

the rocket adjusting and, you know, basically it's an autonomous system, a robotic system, so you're really hoping

00:00:24

that the the robot's having a good day. I guess the main emotional element really was seeing the Earth from space.

00:00:30

You know, you see a photo of space, you see the blackness of space, but to actually be outside the Earth's

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atmosphere and to see the the context and, you know, maybe you sit back looking up at the stars and you think

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about what it is to to travel through the solar system or through the galaxy, but to actually see the Earth and the

00:00:47

Sun and space, this this vast ocean of blackness of space, you really see the sort of context of this this fragile

00:00:54

planet.

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Episode Highlights

The Thrill of Speed
Experiencing the adrenaline rush at 3,400 km/h during the flight.
“At that point, you know, the adrenaline is really, really kicking in.”
@ 00m 13s
September 21, 2025
A New Perspective
Seeing Earth from space offers a profound emotional experience.
“To actually see the Earth and the Sun and space...”
@ 00m 47s
September 21, 2025

Episode Quotes

To actually see the Earth and the Sun and space...
Meet the only Kiwi ever to go to SPACE, and the co-founder of RocketLab...

Key Moments

Adrenaline Rush00:13
Seeing Earth00:47