Dreams That Take Flight | Eiman Jahangir

What happens when a lifelong dream of space finally becomes reality?In this episode of Mission Voices, host Lexie Garrett sits down with Dr. Eiman Jahangir, physician, cardiologist, and astronaut, to discuss his journey from dreaming about space as a child to ultimately experiencing it for himself.Eiman shares how he pursued two lifelong dreams—becoming a doctor and an astronaut—and continued chasing spaceflight even after making it to the final rounds of NASA astronaut selection multiple times without being selected. When commercial spaceflight opened another path, that dream finally took flight.Together, they explore what it feels like to sit on top of a rocket, the unexpected experience of seeing Earth from space, the medical challenges of sending humans to Mars, and why our desire to explore may be an inherent part of being human.The episode also coincides with the release of Eiman's new book, A Heart for Space: An Astronaut's Guide to Achieving the Impossible, continuing the story of what it means to pursue a dream that once seemed impossible.Because every journey to Mars begins with a story. 🚀➡️🔴