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FPP208 - The Making of an Astronaut: From Fighter Test to the Edge of Space
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- Fighter Pilot Podcast
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- Feb 6, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 3385
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Summary
What does it take to go from strapping into fighters to leaving Earth's atmosphere? This week, Jameel “Chocolate” Janjua — Virgin Galactic astronaut and former U.S. and Canadian fighter test pilot — breaks down the mindset behind elite aviation, how test pilots really think about risk, and what it means to operate at the absolute edge of performance. We follow his path from military flight test to commercial spaceflight, the lessons learned along the way, and why — even as technology accelerates — human judgment remains the final safety net. It’s a rare, inside look at a journey very few people on Earth will ever make. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations