An out-of-this-world chat with retired astronaut Steve Hawley

How do you mentally prepare yourself to travel to space? We find out in this episode of the Hear me. See me. podcast.
Published: Jun. 23, 2026 at 6:20 PM CDT

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - How do you mentally prepare yourself to travel to space? We find out in this episode of the Hear me. See me. podcast.

Retired astronaut Steve Hawley flew on five space shuttle missions. The Salina native shares how the experience changed him, and the focus it takes to meet any goal.