# Ep. 31 | NASA Astronauts Victor Glover and Michael Hopkins Talk Engineering at 17,000 mph

- Show: [Moore's Lobby](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby)
- Published: 2021-09-24
- Length: 1h 04m
- Episode: 4
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2021-09-24-ep-31-nasa-astronauts-victor-glover-and-michael-hopkins-talk-engineering-at-17-0
- Listen: https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/podcast/itd-2021-keynote-nasa-astronauts-victor-glover-michael-hopkins

## Summary

NASA astronauts Colonel Mike Hopkins and Commander Victor Glover Jr. discuss their backgrounds as test pilots and engineers, detailing their historic SpaceX Crew Dragon mission and 167-day stay on the International Space Station. They describe the physical realities of microgravity, the engineering challenges of spacewalks, and specific in-orbit repairs, such as fixing a combustion sensor using rubber tubing from a plant growth system. The conversation also covers the upcoming NASA Artemis program, highlighting the Space Launch System (SLS) and Orion spacecraft, while addressing the role of commercial spaceflight and the importance of inspiring the next generation of engineers.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2021-09-24-ep-31-nasa-astronauts-victor-glover-and-michael-hopkins-talk-engineering-at-17-0#t=1) Introduction: Mike Hopkins and Victor Glover's backgrounds
- [11:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2021-09-24-ep-31-nasa-astronauts-victor-glover-and-michael-hopkins-talk-engineering-at-17-0#t=675) Comparing G-forces in fighter jets to orbital launch and entry
- [19:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2021-09-24-ep-31-nasa-astronauts-victor-glover-and-michael-hopkins-talk-engineering-at-17-0#t=1141) The 0-G indicator tradition and Baby Yoda
- [23:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2021-09-24-ep-31-nasa-astronauts-victor-glover-and-michael-hopkins-talk-engineering-at-17-0#t=1419) Crew dynamics and problem-solving in simulation
- [27:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2021-09-24-ep-31-nasa-astronauts-victor-glover-and-michael-hopkins-talk-engineering-at-17-0#t=1633) In-orbit repairs: 3D printing and improvising with rubber tubing
- [33:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2021-09-24-ep-31-nasa-astronauts-victor-glover-and-michael-hopkins-talk-engineering-at-17-0#t=1981) Spacewalk engineering: Tools, suits, and teamwork
- [44:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2021-09-24-ep-31-nasa-astronauts-victor-glover-and-michael-hopkins-talk-engineering-at-17-0#t=2687) The Artemis program: SLS, Orion, and lunar gateway
- [54:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/moores-lobby/2021-09-24-ep-31-nasa-astronauts-victor-glover-and-michael-hopkins-talk-engineering-at-17-0#t=3290) Commercial spaceflight, safety, and the definition of an astronaut

## Topics

- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Energy & climate tech](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/energy-and-climate-tech)
- [Manufacturing partners & offshoring](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/manufacturing-partners)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises

## Mentioned

- SpaceX (company)
- Crew Dragon (product)
- International Space Station (product)
- NASA (company)
- Artemis (product)
- Space Launch System (product)
- Orion (product)
- Virgin Galactic (company)
- Scale Composites (company)

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