🚀 In this full-length episode of Today In Space, Chuck Dorn — former NASA official and COO of SolaMed Solutions — takes us deep into the world of space medicine. We discuss:

• What it takes to keep astronauts alive during long-duration missions • The challenges of medical care in microgravity • Ethical questions like "Who should fly to space?" • How telemedicine and remote care will shape commercial space travel • The role of standards and safety protocols for future space exploration

If you're curious about the human side of spaceflight, this is a must-watch episode.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction and Background of Chuck Dorn

05:04 Chuck's Journey to NASA and Early Career

07:06 Development of Telemedicine and Remote Healthcare

14:15 Challenges and Ethical Considerations in Space Exploration

17:04 Impact of Space Exploration on Public Health and Society

18:32 The Role of Private Companies in Space Exploration

20:26 Importance of Crew Protection in Space

01:15:25 Challenges of Medical Equipment in Space & Lessons from Past Missions

01:23:21 Impact of Federal Government Changes on Space Exploration

01:28:58 Personal Reflections and Future of Space Exploration

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