NASA Astronaut Discusses Life In Space With Columbia Space Initiative – Friday, January 23, 2026

Aboard the International Space Station, NASA astronaut Chris Williams discussed life and work aboard the orbital outpost during an in-flight interview Jan. 23 with the Columbia Space Initiative at Columbia University. Williams is in the midst of a long-duration mission aboard the microgravity laboratory to advance scientific knowledge and demonstrate new technologies for future human and robotic exploration flights as part of NASA’s Moon and Mars exploration approach, including lunar missions through NASA’s Artemis program. Join NASA as we go forward to the Moon and on to Mars -- discover the latest on Earth, the Solar System and beyond with a weekly update in your inbox. Subscribe at: https://www.nasa.gov/subscribe