How setbacks and failures shaped an improbable astronaut

Name: How setbacks and failures shaped an improbable astronaut
Uploaded: 2016-11-17T00:24:48Z
Duration: P330S
Description: It's completely improbable that Mike Massimino actually became an astronaut. With a fear of heights, impaired vision and difficulty with swimming, he calls his achievement a miracle, but his is a story of overcoming setbacks. In his new book, “Spaceman,” Massimino details his long and difficult journey. He talks with science correspondent Miles O’Brien.

Clip: 11/16/2016 | 5m 30s

It's completely improbable that Mike Massimino actually became an astronaut. With a fear of heights, impaired vision and difficulty with swimming, he calls his achievement a miracle, but his is a story of overcoming setbacks. In his new book, “Spaceman,” Massimino details his long and difficult journey. He talks with science correspondent Miles O’Brien.

Aired: 11/16/16

Rating: NR

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