The Permanent Mission of the Slovak Republic to the United Nations in cooperation with Slovak-American Cultural Center and Zivena USA Chapter proudly present the recorded video of the live event, Slovak Women in Space featuring a conversation between Dr. Michaela Musilova and Vanessa O'Brien. On Friday, October 28, 2022 the Slovak American community in NYC had the unique opportunity to meet two remarkable Slovak women who are connected through their love of space and Slovakia. These accomplished scientists and explorers shared their life journey, described pivotal moments leading them to climb summits, explore Mars and fly to space. Their riveting evening discussion undoubtedly inspired us to reach for the stars and pursue our dreams! The discussion with Dr. Michaela Musilova, astrobiologist and author and Vanessa O'Brien, business executive, author and explorer was part of an event hosted at the residence and auspicious of the Permanent Representative of the Slovak Republic to the United Nations, H.E. Ambassador Michal Mlynar and Dr. Andrea Mlynarova. As part of the event the Permanent Representative as well as the Slovak-American Cultural Center each had the honor to be presented with a Slovak flag that has been to space during Vanessa O'Brien's sub-orbital space flight. Vanessa completed the historic feat in August as she became the first woman to complete the Explorers’ Extreme Trifecta – reaching extremes on land, sea, and air after she passed the Kármán line as part of Blue Origin NS-22 spaceflight. All rights reserved. A very special thank you to Dr. Z for recording this event for future viewing.

🪐 For future generations to advance in space we will need people of all backgrounds, abilities, interests and skill sets. I'm excited to be launching this new mission with you to showcase all of the amazing ways you can have a future in space! Through exclusive content with space influencers and organisations, together we will FIND YOUR PLACE IN SPACE! Discover space careers and opportunities for young people that interest you and find out how to pursue your individual space dreams! 🚀 In this very special episode we hear from Dr. Michaela Musilova, Commander of the Valoria III HI-SEAS mission from the site of the Mars Simulation Habitat in Hawaii with her teammates, Sarafina Nance, Elisha Jhoti, Nils Averesch and Britaney Phillips! Dr. Musilova will share insight into what being an analog astronaut is all about and how the HI-SEAS mission is preparing humans for a future on Mars! Learn more and sign up to for a future mission at www.hi-seas.org 👩🏻‍🚀 Please show your support for this initiative by clicking LIKE and SUBSCRIBE and sharing the episodes with the future space explorers in your life! There is a place in space for everyone!

I had the great honor and pleasure of conducting an incredibly exciting and INSPIRING interview with a very special space champion, Dr. Michaela Musilova. Michaela is an astrobiologist, speaker, analog astronaut and author. Michaela has been conducting space-related research at institutions around the world, which include: CalTech, University College London, University of Bristol, Chiba University and others. Additionally, she has been working with NASA, ESA and international observatories, such as the University of London and Canada-France-Hawaii telescopes. Michaela was the Director of HI-SEAS and Commander of over 30 simulated missions to the Moon and Mars, in collaboration with NASA, ESA and many international organizations. She is currently a visiting Professor at the Slovak University of Technology, Global Faculty at the International Space University and Head of Research of the space technology company NEEDRONIX. Furthermore, Michaela has received numerous prizes and grants, including the Emerging Space Leaders Grant; Women in Aerospace – Europe Young Professional Award; and she was selected as one of the most promising 30 under 30 by Forbes Slovakia. Michaela’s new project, Seven Summits, is focused on performing research, educational and outreach activities with partners around the world. Michaela regularly teaches; gives lectures and keynote presentations to a range of audiences worldwide; and works with international media. Moreover, she writes articles for Space.com and co-authored her biography, A Woman from Mars. Listening to her journey into the aerospace industry was simply incredible and I hope you all become as inspired as I am with her work in the aerospace industry! Welcome Michaela, thank you so much for taking some time to inspire the next generation. Interested in partnering/sponsoring or collaborating with IgnitedThinkers? Please e-mail ignitedthinkers@gmail.com. -- www.ignitedthinkers.org https://twitter.com/IgnitedThinkers https://twitter.com/GitikaGorthi https://www.instagram.com/ignitedthinkers/?hl=en TIME STAMPS: -------------------------- 0:00 : Introduction 2:07 : Typical Day 4:36 : Seven Summits 8:35 : Favorite Experience as an Astrobiologist, Author, and Speaker 12:18 : Overcoming Obstacles 22:58 : What is HI-SEAS? How do you become an Analog Astronaut? 30:30 : A Women from Mars 35:31 : Excitement/Nervousness for Future of the Aerospace Industry 38:48 Final Piece of Advice for the Next Generation of Aerospace Leaders 43:08 : Conclusion

Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring Dr. Michaela Musilova! Tune in for the next episode of Red Planet Live on Tuesday, July 16th at 6:30 pm PT / 9:30 pm ET. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to hear first hand about HI-SEAS analog, astrobiology & climate change research.

Welcome to a Space Snacks interview with Dr. Michaela Musilova - astrobiologist and marsonaut. Michaela focuses on life in extreme environments. She has a doctorate from the University of Bristol (UK). She has studied and conducted research at University College London (UK), California Institute of Technology (USA), Chiba University (Japan), and other locations. She is also a graduate of the International Space University (ISU)'s Space Studies Program. Michaela’s space research experience includes working at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; University of London Observatory; Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope; on NASA’s and UK Space Agency’s MoonLite project; being an analog astronaut and commander of numerous simulated missions to the Moon and Mars at the HI-SEAS station in Hawai’i, and at the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS) in Utah. Michaela is currently the Director of HI-SEAS, as part of the International MoonBase Alliance. She is also a visiting professor at the Slovak University of Technology, vice-chair of the Slovak Organisation for Space Activities (SOSA), Adjunct Faculty at ISU, a visiting researcher at the University of Hawai’i, and a senior research adviser for Mission Control Space Services Inc. She has received numerous prizes and grants, including the Emerging Space Leaders Grant from the International Astronautical Federation (2016); Women in Aerospace – Europe Young Professional Award (2016), and she was selected as one of the most promising 30 under 30 by Forbes Slovakia (2015). Michaela is also actively involved in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, as a patron of the program in Slovakia and an Emerging Leader Representative for Europe, Mediterranean and Arab states. Furthermore, she enjoys participating in STEAM outreach activities from teaching at schools, giving public presentations, working with the media and more, as well as encouraging people to pursue their dreams. I hope you enjoy this bite-sized interview about space, food, and so much more! #SpaceSnacks #Space2inspire #Meals4Mars

We speak to Dr. Michaela Musilova, the Director for HI-SEAS Missions at International MoonBase Alliance in Hawaii. We will explore Space Habitats and get Michaela's input on astrobiology and life in extreme environments.