NASA | GLASTcast Episode 5: Meet the U.S. Team

The speaker shares a childhood memory of watching satellites with their father, sparking a lifelong passion for astronomy. This curiosity about the universe led to a deep interest in understanding fundamental scientific principles. Despite considering other career paths, the influence of an astronomer father and a genuine love for physics and astronomy guided the speaker back to these fields. The speaker expresses joy in their work, viewing it as a hobby rather than a job, and aspires to contribute to future astronomical achievements. The past decades are seen as a golden age for astronomy, and the speaker is grateful to be part of it.

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