Dr Nicola Fox

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Dr Nicola Fox - Head of Science at NASA

As the Associate Administrator for NASA's Science Mission Directorate, Dr Fox oversees a massive portfolio of roughly 100 interstellar missions. From exploring the profound origins of the universe, to steering the scientific direction of the upcoming Artemis moon missions. Dr Fox is a world-renowned physicist and engineer who previously made history leading the Parker Solar Probe mission, humanity's daring first journey to "touch" the Sun.

Behind her extraordinary career is a journey marked by immense perseverance. After tragically losing her husband suddenly in 2010, Dr Fox continues to break barriers in the male-dominated field of heliophysics, driving some of mankind's greatest cosmic discoveries and all while raising her two young children.

Don't miss this captivating conversation with a woman who has dedicated her life to looking for answers among the stars.

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