We Are Redefining How Humans Will Actually Live in Space w/ Danica Vallone & Jon Steller

Описание: Human spaceflight is changing fast, and this conversation takes you inside the people shaping that future. In this episode, OSMED leaders Jonathan Steller and Danica Vallone break down the real challenges of designing for human life in space, from interdisciplinary collaboration to space literacy, medical unknowns, reproduction in space, and the future of inclusive space infrastructure. This discussion connects medicine, engineering, and design into a single vision of how humans of every background can thrive beyond Earth.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:08 Meet the host and the concept of Super Science
00:34 How OSMED became involved with the show
00:45 Guest introductions
01:23 What OSMED is and why it exists
02:18 Why siloed disciplines slow down space progress
03:40 How interdisciplinary collaboration strengthens spaceflight solutions
03:57 Danica's creative path from film design to aerospace
05:40 Why engineers and physicians need designers
06:06 Jonathan's journey as a space focused OB GYN
06:52 Sex based differences in spaceflight and medical unknowns
07:23 Why designing for all human variables matters
09:02 The importance of science communication and space literacy
11:21 Translating complex research into accessible formats
13:11 How OSMED builds public understanding through storytelling
14:05 Advice to students entering space and science fields
16:20 Nonlinear career paths and embracing exploration
18:28 Avoiding burnout and reframing career expectations
18:58 How OSMED formed in 2024
19:42 Next steps for the organization
20:39 Making space research more accessible to the public
21:25 Building a repository of critical human spaceflight studies
22:56 Breaking down barriers created by proprietary data
23:04 Why Southern California is a hub for space collaboration
23:44 Inside the OSMED annual summit
25:27 How the public can engage with OSMED
26:12 Final thoughts and closing

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