#79 - From Cockpit to Space: On Grit, Leadership, and Space Travel with Col. Eileen Collins

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Welcome back to another inspiring episode of Passive Income Pilots! In this episode, Tait and Ryan sit with Colonel Eileen Collins, the first woman to command a NASA space shuttle. Colonel Collins shares her incredible journey, from becoming a pilot to breaking barriers in space exploration. She dives into leadership lessons, risk management, and the challenges of balancing family life with her high-flying career. Whether you’re an aspiring astronaut, pilot, or leader, this episode is packed with valuable insights and motivational stories that inspire you to aim higher!

Colonel Eileen Collins is a retired NASA astronaut and the first woman to command a space shuttle. With over 800 hours in space, she’s an aviation and space exploration trailblazer. Throughout her career, Collins broke barriers, serving as a U.S. Air Force test pilot and instructor before flying four space shuttle missions. In this episode, she shares her inspiring story of leadership, determination, and balancing family life with a high-risk career, offering invaluable lessons for anyone looking to reach new heights.

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Show notes:

(0:00) Intro

(3:17) Early flying interest and the path to becoming a pilot

(4:50) Grit and determination to become an astronaut

(7:48) Balancing space missions with family life

(9:51) Reflection on the Columbia disaster and risk management

(17:56) The thrill and intensity of a shuttle launch

(25:37) Re-entry and adjusting to life back on Earth

(30:31) Leadership lessons and insights

(48:11) Future of commercial space travel and accessibility

(53:07) The physics of shuttle re-entry

(58:34) Closing thoughts and details on Collins' book and upcoming documentary

(1:01:10) Outro

Connect with Col. Collins:

Book: Through the Glass Ceiling to the Stars: The Story of the First American Woman to Command a Space Mission - https://amzn.to/4eWIYwu

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eileen-collins-8a582351/

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