TED-Ed A NASA astronaut's lessons on fear, confidence and preparing for spaceflight

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A NASA astronaut's lessons on fear, confidence and preparing for spaceflight

10:52 minutes · TEDWomen 2020

How does an astronaut prepare physically and mentally to launch into space? NASA astronaut Megan McArthur, who will take part in the SpaceX Crew-2 mission later this month, shares stellar life lessons on how to cultivate the resolve to do incredible things through preparation -- and a dash of bravery. A rare glimpse at what it takes to literally shoot for the stars. (This virtual conversation, hosted by TEDWomen curator Pat Mitchell, was recorded in November 2020.)

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