Taylor M Potter
History buff. Lifelong learner. Stubbornly curious.
I dig into the people, events, and ideas that shaped our world — and still shape it today. This is where I share what I'm learning, reading, and trying to figure out.
Latest
All PostsThe Burden of Being Alone
7/21/2026
A reflection on independence, loneliness, and the quiet weight of carrying life alone.
Use Your Privilege
7/8/2026
A reflection on white allyship, discomfort, and the responsibility to act for Black equality.
Why I’m Not Okay with Being Mediocre
6/26/2026
A short reflection on choosing progress over complacency.
Featured Astronaut
Nicola Pecile
Flew, trained, or held a reservation through a privately operated human-spaceflight program.
Bio
Nicola Pecile is a Virgin Galactic pilot. That professional background preceded Pecile's participation in Virgin Galactic's human-spaceflight program. Galactic 01 launched on June 29, 2023 aboard VSS Unity, with Pecile serving as Pilot. Galactic 03 launched on September 8, 2023 aboard VSS Unity, with Pecile serving as Commander. Pecile's additional completed flights were Galactic 06, Galactic 07. Virgin Galactic's...
Personal
Country: Italy
Nationality: Italy
Born: N/A
Died: N/A
Birthplace: Italy
Space Career
Agency: Virgin Galactic
Astronaut Group:
- • VSS Unity mission crew
Spacewalks (EVA): N/A
Total EVA Time: N/A
Time in Space: 4 suborbital flights
Missions
- • Galactic 01
- • Galactic 03
- • Galactic 06
- • Galactic 07