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

September 21, 202500:55
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So, you have become the first New
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Zealander into space.
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>> That was just phenomenal. You know, it
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really exceeded all of my expectations.
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I knew it was going to be awesome, but
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it was just so much more. We were doing
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3,400 km/h. And at that point, you know,
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the adrenaline is really, really kicking
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in. Yeah, I knew we were going to go
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pretty fast, but yeah, that the
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sensation of it and you can sort of feel
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the rocket adjusting and, you know,
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basically it's an autonomous system, a
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robotic system, so you're really hoping
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that the the robot's having a good day.
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I guess the main emotional element
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really was seeing the Earth from space.
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You know, you see a photo of space, you
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see the blackness of space, but to
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actually be outside the Earth's
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atmosphere and to see the the context
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and, you know, maybe you sit back
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looking up at the stars and you think
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about what it is to to travel through
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the solar system or through the galaxy,
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but to actually see the Earth and the
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Sun and space, this this vast ocean of
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blackness of space, you really see the
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sort of context of this this fragile
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planet.

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In this exhilarating episode, the first New Zealander to venture into space shares an awe-inspiring account of their journey beyond the Earth's atmosphere. The experience exceeds all expectations, with adrenaline pumping as they reach speeds of 3,400 km/h. The guest reflects on the thrilling sensation of the rocket's adjustments and the reliance on its autonomous systems. However, the emotional highlight comes from witnessing the Earth from space—a breathtaking view that transforms their understanding of our planet's fragility against the vastness of the cosmos. This episode captures the wonder of space travel and the profound impact it has on one's perspective.

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Episode Highlights

  • First New Zealander in Space
    A historic moment as the first New Zealander ventures into space, exceeding all expectations.
    “It really exceeded all of my expectations.”
    @ 00m 04s
    September 21, 2025
  • The Thrill of Speed
    Experiencing the adrenaline rush of traveling at 3,400 km/h in a rocket.
    “The adrenaline is really, really kicking in.”
    @ 00m 13s
    September 21, 2025
  • A New Perspective on Earth
    Seeing Earth from space offers a profound realization of its fragility.
    “You really see the context of this fragile planet.”
    @ 00m 54s
    September 21, 2025

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Key Moments

  • Adrenaline Rush00:13
  • Earth's Fragility00:54