In this episode of Highway to Space, host Dan Profir speaks with Dr. Victoria Kirichenko, Asgardian resident and crew physician for the SIRIUS-21 project.

SIRIUS-21 simulates a long-duration lunar mission to study the effects of isolation on human health, performance, and psychological resilience—especially focusing on female crew members. Dr. Kirichenko shares her firsthand insights into what it takes to prepare humans for extended space travel and how ground-based experiments are critical stepping stones toward deep space missions.

🎧 Join us as we explore the intersection of science, health, and humanity’s future beyond Earth.

In this episode of Highway to Space, host Dan Profir speaks with Corna Olivier, an expert at the crossroads of psychology, information technology, and education.

Together, they explore how Generative AI is reshaping classrooms, creating new learning opportunities, and preparing students for a future that stretches beyond Earth. Corna shares real-world insights on the power of AI-driven education—and why embracing these technologies is crucial for the next generation of innovators, explorers, and space citizens.

🎧 Tune in for a forward-looking conversation about AI, learning, and the future of humanity’s expansion into space.

In this episode of Highway to Space, host Dan Profir is joined by Simon Feast, the newly appointed CEO of the British Interplanetary Society (BIS).

As the world’s longest-running space organization, BIS has both a storied past and a bold future—and Simon shares how it's staying relevant in today’s fast-evolving space landscape.

We talk about:
🚀 Strategic leadership in space innovation
🌍 BIS’s mission to educate, inspire, and advance astronautics
🛰 The UK’s position in global space exploration
👥 Why engaging the public is key to long-term space success

This is a grounded and inspiring look at what it takes to lead—and evolve—a legacy institution for the next frontier.