Former Astronaut Bolden Sees Space Race as the Tortoise and the Hare

Charles Bolden, former NASA administrator and astronaut, discusses the evolution of civilian space flight, highlighting SpaceX's role and the challenges of human space travel, particularly life support systems. He reflects on the geopolitical motivations of the Apollo era and the current collaborative nature of space exploration. Bolden compares SpaceX with competitors like Blue Origin and Virgin Galactic, noting their different approaches. He shares personal insights on the value of space travel and the potential for artists to convey the experience of viewing Earth from space.

What does Charles Bolden think about the value of seeing Earth from space?

In what ways does Charles Bolden believe artists can contribute to our understanding of Earth?