Victor Glover Shares His "Sea-Level Effect" at Starmus VIII
At a discussion with former astronaut Chris Hadfield, Victor Glover described how spaceflight can deepen appreciation for Earth and its people.
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Victor Glover joined former astronaut Chris Hadfield for a discussion at the Starmus VIII festival in Tenerife, Canary Islands, on October 18, according to Space com. Glover spoke about missing Earth and other people during spaceflight, and encouraged people to look for wonder in everyday natural surroundings.
Key details
- Glover used the phrase “sea-level effect” for finding wonder and connection through experiences on Earth.
- He suggested noticing features such as the ocean, a beach, or a leaf.
- Glover is identified as a member of the Artemis II crew alongside Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen.
Glover called the Earth-based search for wonder and connection the “sea-level effect.”
Why it matters
Glover’s remarks connect human spaceflight with observations people can make without leaving Earth. His examples bring that perspective down to familiar settings, from a shoreline to a leaf.
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