Under Russian skies in charge of American space

Patrick Buzzard, NASA representative to Russia, shows RT his Moscow office and speaks about his work, colleagues and living in the country.

Now Patrick works for NASA in Moscow, particularly enjoying the importance of his job.

“I know I’m making a difference,” Buzzard said. “I’m helping Russians understand Americans better, and I’m helping Americans understand Russians better. It’s kind of liaison role. I’m also working on policy issues. I know what I’m doing now is going to set a better future for the next generations.”

Patrick is happy and proud about the atmosphere at NASA.

“Sometimes it’s competition, but I think it’s like a family,” he said. “You can be frustrated with your brother or sister or your parents, but at the end of the day you’re still a family, you’re still working together.”

However, Moscow weather sometimes can be a bit depressing.

“Cold and darks winters for me were always a challenge. I’m from Texas, so I didn’t see snow very often at all,” Buzzard said.