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Space4U Podcast: Meet Dr. Kavya Manyapu

Written by: Space Foundation Editorial Team

Dr. Kavya Manyapu – Flight Crew Operations and Test Engineer

In this episode, we meet Dr. Kavya Manyapu, a Space Scientist working in Flight Crew Operations and Testing for the CST-100 Starliner spacecraft. 

Dr. Manyapu currently serves as the Regional Officer for a United Nations organization called Space Generation Advisory Council. She is passionate about human space exploration with a belief in the universal applicability of space research for the betterment of our planet.

Learn about the design and features of the new Boeing spacesuit and why it is blue. Dr. Manyapu explains the evolution of spacesuits and the steps she is taking to become astronaut. 

Listen now on iTunes, Google Play or Podbean

 


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