Breaking Boundaries: Sara Sabry's Historic Space Journey and Vision on The Insight Track

Join us on this week's episode of "The Insight Track" with your host Luca Allam, as we explore the remarkable journey of Sara Sabry, an Egyptian-Lebanese aerospace engineer, entrepreneur, and trailblazing astronaut. Sara is the first Egyptian, the first Arab woman, and the first African woman to venture into space, marking her place in history with her flight aboard Blue Origin NS-22.
Dive deep into Sara's multifaceted career, from her beginning to her advanced studies in mechanical engineering and biomedical engineering at the American University in Cairo and the Polytechnic University of Milan. Discover how her passion for space and technology led her to pursue a doctoral degree in Aerospace Sciences at the University of North Dakota, where she also conducts cutting-edge research in Spacesuit Engineering.
Sara's insights as the founder and CEO of the non-profit Deep Space Initiative are not to be missed. Learn about her efforts to democratize space exploration and her involvement in the Space for Humanity Citizen Astronaut Program, which launched her into the annals of space history.
Tune in for an inspiring session on entrepreneurship, space travel technology, and overcoming personal obstacles. Whether you're interested in astronaut health, space architecture, or the future of robot-assisted surgery, this episode promises to ignite your curiosity and inspire action.
Subscribe and listen to "The Insight Track" on your favorite podcast platform. Don't miss this exciting conversation with one of the most influential figures in modern space exploration and technology.
00:00 Introducing Sara Sabry
01:32 Becoming the First Female Arab African in Space
10:17 The Safe Word
10:50 The Mug
11:30 Early Life and Education
13:15 Coming Back From Space
15:15 Dealing with Pressure and Guilt
17:11 Dealing with Haters and Doubters
21:30 Inspiration and Purpose
23:40 Deep Space Initiative Vision
27:00 Favorite Brand
30:03 What Is Your Biggest Hope?
30:53 Star Wars or Star Trek?
32:39 Earth: Is It Doomed or Savable?
35:20 Are We Doing Enough for Humanity?
42:22 Biggest Life Lesson Learned So Far
43:00 The Kidnapping Story
54:30 Scariest Moments You Faced
1:01:45 Sara's Personal Future Plans
1:02:54 Closing