Michael Haddad

In Season 2, Episode 5 of G’Day Mate with Evan and Tom, the hosts sit down with retired NASA payload specialist Michael Haddad, whose career spanned the golden era of the Space Shuttle Program. With a voice equal parts humble and heroic, Haddad recounts the intricate choreography behind shuttle launches—from payload integration to mission readiness—and shares personal stories that illuminate the human side of spaceflight. The episode dives deep into the evolution of launch protocols, the emotional weight of crew coordination, and the quiet triumphs that never made headlines. It’s a masterclass in aerospace legacy, delivered with warmth, wit, and the kind of insider insight only decades on the launch pad can provide. Check out his book at https://a.co/d/iIt8PKc