Watch the First-Ever Astronaut Interview from the ISS Cupola

Scientific American makes history with NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick by conducting the first-ever interview from the scenic cupola on the International Space Station. In this exclusive interview with Rachel Feltman, host of the Science Quickly podcast, Dominick shares his photography journey and talks about what it's like taking photos of space, from space.

Host: Rachel Feltman
Producers: Kelso Harper, Fonda Mwangi
Video Editor: Kelso Harper
Image credit: NASA/Matthew Dominick

[nancysemail]

This was THE COOLEST interview I have ever seen. Quite a bit better than the grainy, choppy, unintelligible days of the 60s and 70s space interviews. He is so excited to share his passion for space photography, it's infectious. Whoever found this guy, needs to keep him in the SCI AM family forever.

[smartereveryday]

"Luckily it's not an analog anymore so you can shoot a lot and not worry about wasting film."
That hurt man.

[kathrynmoll]

Totally cool! Thank you Scientific American, NASA, and Matthew Dominick for making this interview possible. I look up from my front yard in the morning to watch the ISS from earth, and often wish I could spend time up there with the astronauts. All the photo shots are magnificent. I can see how it is difficult to choose a favorite. This is so cool.

[DSDominick]

This is an exceptional interview by both the interviewer and Matt. The bar has definitely been raised for ISS/Astronaut interviewers.

[dignairizarrycassens]

I can't imagine the thrill of watching this interview held from outer space. It's the topic science fiction novels helped me visualize, and now, at 85, I'm actually watching a live interview by an astronaut in outer space. Praying and hoping for their safe return home.

[MrMikeWyn]

A wonderful interview. Thanks Scientific American and astronaut Matthew Dominick for this fun, educational, pleasant opportunity to "be" in the Cupola of the ISS.

[brb__bathroom]

the 9:23 looks unreal, the colour palette is just **chef's kiss**

[andreaboyle]

His enthusiasm is infectious! And where else can you toss thousands of dollars worth of camera gear in the air without mishap?! Loved the interview!

[moralomonte]

The coolest background ever!
Can't wait to see what you guys can make with the new filters

[robdonley]

Great interview! We are all cheering for your accomplishments and ideas to document what you see and share it with the world. Love the use of ND filters, opens up possibilities!

[clairebarnhart]

Remarkable! Bravo! Matthew’s enthusiasm is infectious, and great questions from SA interviewer.

[ZeeVee-tg]

Wowww she gets to interview him, amazing!!! Co af pilot, Has a moonroof

[McLarenKeith]

Did anyone spot the satellite flyby @9:03?
Sunlight reflecting off it just as Matthew says "reflecting off of station structure" haha!

[ZeeVee-tg]

Stsrlink takes off from Edwards AFB here in ca a few hrs away

[riverbender]

Unless one is under fifty, this is magical! Sorry for you youngsters. Thank you.

[Ferocious_Fairy]

What an interview!!! I listen to the Science Quickly podcast and as soon as she said there's a video on YouTube, I immediately switched over. Listening to audio only doesn't do this justice. Seeing the video, especially the timelapse pictures with the meteor are stunning! 👏🤓🎆