Guest: Yasmine El Baggari, social entrepreneur, cultural connector, and near-astronautEpisode Highlights:Yasmine El Baggari joins the Space Cafe Podcast to share her incredible journey of cultural exchange, space aspirations, and fostering global unity. A visionary leader, Jasmine’s initiatives bridge gaps between communities, bringing astronauts, refugees, and locals together for meaningful dialogues. Her story reflects a passion for space exploration not just as a technical frontier but as a platform for human connection and understanding.Quotable Insights“It’s not about going to space for the sake of it; it’s about returning as Earth ambassadors, carrying new perspectives to unite humanity.”“Astronauts and refugees share resilience and bravery. They risk everything to step into the unknown.”“We’re all explorers at heart. Expanding our horizons—be it across cultures or planets—is what defines humanity.”Cosmic Timeline (Timestamps):[00:00:00] Welcome & Markus’s encounter with Jasmine[00:03:20] Jasmine’s near-astronaut experience: reaching the final five of 7,000 applicants for Space for Humanity’s overview effect mission[00:05:43] Reflections on the overview effect: the transformative experience astronauts share after seeing Earth from space[00:12:00] A serendipitous dinner: sharing her space dreams with luminaries like the head of Virgin Galactic and NASA moon mission veterans[00:14:53] The genesis of Voyaj: creating platforms for astronauts, refugees, and locals to explore identity and origin stories[00:19:59] Shared courage: the striking parallels between the risks faced by astronauts and refugees, both stepping into unknown worlds[00:22:30] Connecting space communities: astronauts sharing their profound experiences with marginalized groups[00:40:56] Analog missions as a model for grounded human connection: parallels between simulated Mars missions and cross-cultural dinners[00:53:06] Jasmine’s dream of a diverse space exploration future: refugees, Israelis, Palestinians, and others uniting in orbit[00:56:00] Jasmine’s vision for democratizing access to space: bridging technology and human empathy for a more inclusive cosmic futureLinks to Explore:Jasmine’s Voyaj Platform: voyaj.comSpace for Humanity Initiative: spaceforhumanity.orgInspiration4 Mission: https://inspiration4.com/Overview Effect: Frank White’s BookMore episodes of Space Cafe Podcast: SpaceWatch.GlobalMusic for the Aspiring Space Traveler’s Playlist:Jasmine’s pick: Coldplay’s The Moon (from their new album)Send us a textYou can find us on Spotify and Apple Podcast!Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!

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