Space Madness Episode 32: From Homeless at JPL to the Highest Peaks on Earth

In this episode of the Space Madness podcast, Dr. Michaela Musilova shares her inspiring journey as an astrobiologist and analog astronaut. From her early fascination with space to overcoming challenges in her education and career, Michaela discusses her research on extremophiles and their potential for Mars colonization. She reflects on her experiences at Caltech, leading analog missions, and the evolution of science communication in the digital age. Currently, she is working on the Astro 7 Summits project, which combines astrobiology research with climate change awareness, as she climbs the tallest mountains on each continent.