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My Monday Morning: Randy Bresnik

Oct 4, 2026 · 18m

Summary

NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik, leading the upcoming Artemis III mission, shares his morning routines and leadership philosophy on My Monday Morning. He discusses the unique challenges of living in space, including sleeping in a tethered bag and managing dehydrated food, while emphasizing the importance of crew cohesion and trust. Bresnik also highlights the excitement of future milestones, such as docking with a lunar lander and the joy of witnessing a first-time astronaut experience weightlessness.

Topics discussed

Introduction to Randy Bresnik and Artemis III Sponsorship: Accenture and Tremfya Randy's Monday morning routine on Earth Daily training variety and breakfast habits Sleeping and waking up in space Morning routine and living in the Orion capsule Rendezvous, docking, and favorite space food Sponsorship: Anthropic and USA Facts Mission goals and leadership style Staying calm in high-risk situations Working on camera and public engagement Fun moments and future lunar lander missions Personal items and representing the country Closing remarks and credits Sponsorship: Checkout.com and Uber Eats
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