Arnau, Rocket Scientist, on Space Travel, Privatization, and Global Perspectives
with Arnau, Rocket Scientist
show notes
“You want to wake up in the morning and think the future is going to be great — and I can’t think of anything more exciting than going out there and being among the stars” - Elon Musk
Today’s episode features Arnau, a literal rocket scientist who did his PhD at Purdue and is the Chair of the Space Generation Advisory Council, a nonprofit that represents the voice of the youth in the space industry
Tune in to hear his thoughts on the ethics of space travel, his dream of becoming an astronaut, and what he learned from travelling the world.
This one’s a gem you don’t want to miss! Check the link in the comments to listen to the full episode, and skip to the timestamps below for the action.
1:00 - Getting your PhD 8:37 - Explain Like I’m 5, Combustion Reasearch Publication 12:00 - Astronautical Aspirations 15:00 - Arnau's Hero 17:00 - Next steps to becoming an astronaut 22:00 - SGAC 31:00 - The Privatization of the Space Industry 44:30 - Working at NATO 47:00 - Lessons from Travelling the World