Terry Virts: podcast appearances and interviews

Terry Wayne Virts Jr. was born on December 1, 1967. He is a retired NASA astronaut and a colonel in the United States Air Force. Virts has served as a commander aboard the International Space Station during his career with NASA. In addition to his military and space exploration roles, he has been involved in political activities as a member of the Democratic Party. He was a candidate in the 2026 United States Senate election in Texas, though he later withdrew from the race. He also ran for Texas's 9th congressional district but was eliminated in the primary. His career reflects a combination of military service, space exploration, and political engagement.