Jun. 26, 26

On Wednesday, June 24, Dispatches from the Field went into orbit.

Dispatches from the Field is our signature global program designed to transcend geographical boundaries, connect our international chapters, and forge deep bonds across our global community. For this special broadcast, we are expanding our reach past terrestrial limits to connect live with Dr. Jessica Meir — NASA astronaut, marine biologist, and a proud member of The Explorers Club.

Hosted by Brandi de Carli, EC50 Class of 2026, we spoke directly with Dr. Meir during her long-duration mission in low Earth orbit, where she joined us live from the International Space Station. This 20-minute window — precisely timed with the station’s satellite communication passes, at 11:20 AM ET — offered a rare look at a working scientist operating at the edge of human capability.

Rather than just discussing routine operations, Dr. Meir dove into the core philosophy of discovery, the extreme limits of human performance, and how this unique vantage point reshapes our understanding of modern exploration.

In the true spirit of Dispatches, this session gathered our global membership alongside our fellow astronauts and aerospace members into a single virtual assembly.