NASA Interviews and Contributions

The transcript describes an interview with Charlie Balden, the head of NASA, conducted by the speaker. The speaker shares their excitement about the opportunity and provides background on Balden's impressive credentials, including his role in deploying the Hubble Space Telescope. The interview took place at NASA, and the speaker wore a tie with mission patches to fit in. The conversation covered NASA's past, present, and future, and the speaker felt a strong connection with Balden, as if they had known each other for years.

Why did the speaker feel it was time for NASA to do something for them?

• They had a family member working at NASA.

• They had a personal favor owed by NASA.

• They had discussed NASA extensively in their career.

• They were a former NASA employee.

What is one of the roles held by General Charles Goldman?

• NASA's Chief Scientist

• A commercial airline pilot

• A NASA engineer

• A US Marine Corps brigadier general

Which space mission was General Charles Goldman a part of?

• Mars Rover Mission

• International Space Station construction

• Apollo 11

• Hubble Space Telescope deployment

What unique item did the speaker wear during the interview with Charlie Balden?

• A Hubble Space Telescope pin

• A NASA cap

• A tie with NASA mission patches

• A NASA astronaut suit

Where was the interview with Charlie Balden conducted?

• At NASA headquarters

• In the speaker's home

• In a television studio

• In the Hall of the Universe

What was one of the main topics discussed in the interview with Charlie Balden?

• The Mars Rover's discoveries

• The International Space Station

• The future of space tourism

• The Hubble Space Telescope

How did the speaker describe their interaction with Charlie Balden during the interview?

• Formal and distant

• Awkward and uncomfortable

• Like meeting a stranger

• As if they were old friends

What aspect of NASA did the speaker get to hear about from Charlie Balden?

• NASA's international collaborations

• The past, present, and future of NASA

• NASA's recruitment process

• NASA's budget issues