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For some Star Trek fans, meeting Gates McFadden brings back memories of watching The Next Generation with their mothers. Speaking with exoplanet scientist Tiffany Kataria, the Beverly Crusher actor reflects on the nurses, children, and families who connected with her character, and why those emotional encounters mean so much. Watch the full video here: https://rdnbry.co/TWLU_GatesMcFadden For more interviews, subscribe to BEAM by Roddenberry: https://www.youtube.com/@Roddenberry?sub_confirmation=1 For space content and more, subscribe to JPL: https://www.youtube.com/@NASAJPL?sub_confirmation=1 “Those Who Look Up” explores the enduring relationship between science and science fiction. In this interview series, JPL and Caltech subject matter experts sit down with Star Trek actors to share their perspectives on exploration, discovery, and how the work they do has influenced another person, another industry, and the world at large. #StarTrek #GatesMcFadden #BeverlyCrusher #jpl #roddenberry