Mason Robbins has worn many hats: former UN researcher, international lacrosse player, innovation strategist, and spacesuit engineer.

In this episode, Mason shares his remarkably unconventional path into the space industry, from rural Oklahoma to some of the world’s most extreme analog astronaut missions. Along the way, we explore spacesuit development, crew psychology, human factors engineering, international collaboration, and what future Martians can learn from living in remote environments that feel a lot like another planet.