NASA Astronaut Butch Wilmore on Faith and Perseverance

Today Patty interviews NASA astronaut and retired US Navy Captain Butch Wilmore about his book ‘Stuck in Space’ and the Boeing Starliner’s first crewed test flight that became a 10-month stay on the International Space Station instead of 9–10 days. Butch describes facing closed doors in football and naval aviation, relying on determination, prayer, and scripture, and how being assigned the A-7 Corsair—despite not wanting it—led to Desert Storm, test pilot school selection, and a NASA application that stood out.

He recounts a spacewalk moment seeing his reflection and the awe of Earth from orbit. Wilmore explains Starliner thruster failures near docking, the risk of not docking, intensive simulator training, and how his faith removed fear and provided contentment.

Website: https://www.butchwilmore.com

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Meet Butch Wilmore

01:17 Determination and Faith

04:08 Football Setbacks

04:34 Navy Training Curveball

06:22 A-7 Lesson in Trust

08:05 Steady Emotions and Purpose

09:57 Becoming an Astronaut

13:02 NASA Interviews and Selection

14:46 Spacewalk Mirror Moment

18:32 Stuck in Space Book

20:51 Starliner Thruster Crisis

23:28 Thrusters Failing Fast

24:45 Backup Mode Decision

25:12 Faith Under Pressure

28:06 Truth Over Feelings

30:52 Leadership for Crew

31:32 Leaving NASA Next Steps

35:36 Why He Published Book

36:38 Where to Get Book

37:29 Rapid Fire Fun

40:49 Host Wrap Up

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