Astronaut Reflects on 178 Days in Space, and Becomes a Passionate Advocate for Stewardship of the Planet

After spending 178 days in space, former NASA astronaut Ron Garan had a profound realization that continues to shape his outlook on humanity’s role in protecting the planet. Reflecting on his career, during which he orbited Earth 2,842 times and traveled over 71 million miles, Garan shared an eye-opening perspective: humanity is “living a lie.”