Scott "Kidd" Poteet - SpaceX Polaris Dawn Astronaut on Spacewalk, Moon Landing and Mars | SRS #185

Scott “Kidd” Poteet is a retired U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel and highly experienced pilot who served more than two decades in the military. Over the course of his Air Force career, he flew F-16s in multiple combat deployments and held roles in leadership and training, earning a reputation for his strong work ethic and focus on mission excellence. Poteet’s dedication to both teamwork and mentorship helped guide the next generation of pilots, showcasing his commitment to service and the advancement of aerospace.
0:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
1:07 Scott Poteet's Background and Achievements
3:23 Patreon Community Questions
4:35 Moon Landing Conspiracies and Space Exploration
9:17 Civilian Space Exploration and NASA
18:47 Scott's Call Sign and Military Missions
23:03 Childhood and Early Life
27:42 College and ROTC Experience
36:49 Pilot Training Challenges
50:24 Overcoming Motion Sickness
51:52 Space Adaptation Syndrome
55:07 Skydiving with a Bum Shoulder
57:39 Diving and Heights Underwater
59:28 Choosing the F-16
1:02:01 Flying the F-16
1:22:43 Combat Training in Korea
1:36:09 Longest Flight Experience
1:42:28 Weapons School and Training
1:47:57 First Combat Missions
1:59:09 Reflections on Combat and Faith
2:18:20 Family and Faith Journey
2:29:26 Radiant Glow of Earth from Space
2:30:45 Experiencing Night from Space
2:32:23 Faith and the Universe
2:40:08 The Influence of Temptation
2:49:16 Signs and Spiritual Moments
2:52:22 Journey to Becoming an Astronaut
2:55:06 Building a Commercial Adversary Organization
2:59:53 Inspiration4: The First All-Civilian Mission to Space
3:07:32 Polaris Program: Pushing the Boundaries of Space Exploration
3:30:29 Fighter Pilot vs. Spacecraft: A Comparison
3:31:41 The Launch Experience: From Countdown to Liftoff
3:33:34 In Orbit: Adjusting to Zero Gravity
03:37:17 Space Adaptation and Health Challenges
3:39:27 Experimental Surgery and Medical Tests
3:53:41 Spacewalk: The Ultimate Test
4:08:20 Returning to Earth: The Reentry Process
4:16:20 Reflections and Future of Space Travel

Since retiring from active duty, Poteet has remained deeply involved in pioneering space initiatives and operational leadership. He served as the Mission Director for Inspiration4—SpaceX’s first all-civilian orbital mission—and continues his journey into human spaceflight as a pilot for the Polaris Dawn mission, part of the groundbreaking Polaris Program. Through these endeavors, he exemplifies a passion for pushing the boundaries of exploration and technology, reflecting both his military heritage and forward-thinking vision for space travel.

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