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My Monday Morning: Randy Bresnik

Oct 4, 2026 · 18m

Summary

NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik discusses his preparation for the Artemis III mission, sharing his daily routines and the unique experience of sleeping in zero gravity. He explains his leadership philosophy, emphasizing the importance of taking care of people to ensure mission success in high-risk environments. Bresnik also highlights the excitement of future milestones, such as docking with a lunar lander and witnessing the first human entry into a lunar lander since 1972.

Topics discussed

Introduction to Randy Bresnik and Artemis III Sponsor segments: Accenture and Tremfya Randy's Monday morning routine on Earth Daily training variety and breakfast habits Sleeping and waking up in space Living in the Orion capsule and daily checks Favorite breakfast foods in space Sponsor segments: Anthropic and USA Facts Mission goals and leadership style Staying calm in high-risk situations Working on camera and public engagement Fun moments and rendezvous with lunar lander Personal items and representing the country Closing remarks and credits Sponsor segments: Checkout.com and Uber Eats
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