"UM physics class gets firsthand account of space from NASA astronaut"

NASA astronaut Josh Cassada shared his experience of living and working aboard the International Space Station (ISS) during a session with the University of Michigan's Saturday Morning Physics class. Cassada, who piloted the SpaceX Crew-5 mission, discussed conducting spacewalks, sustainability experiments, and the challenges of living in microgravity. He highlighted the importance of exercise and proper nutrition in space and emphasized the need for further research to support deep-space exploration. Cassada's talk aimed to inspire and instill a sense of wonder and possibility in the audience.