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Tap into the experiences of NASA’s technical workforce as they develop missions to explore distant worlds—from the Moon to Mars, from Titan to Psyche. Learn how they advance technology to make aviation on Earth faster, quieter and more fuel efficient. Each biweekly episode celebrates program and project managers, engineers, scientists and thought leaders working on multiple fronts to advance aeronautics and space exploration in a bold new era of discovery. New episodes are released bi-weekly on Wednesdays. 

EPISODE 36: CROWDSOURCING INNOVATION

May 27, 2020 | Transcript | 42:11
NASA’s Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation Deputy Manager Steve Rader discusses driving innovation through crowdsourcing and the gig economy. Read More

EPISODE 35: LAUNCH AMERICA

May 13, 2020 | Transcript | 30:00
NASA Commercial Crew Program Chief Engineers Steve Sullivan, Chris Lupo and Deborah Crane discuss the new approach for launching American astronauts to space. Read More

EPISODE 34: SCIENCE IN THE 2020’S

Apr 29, 2020 | Transcript | 33:20
NASA Scientist Michelle Thaller discusses anticipated discoveries and exciting missions planned during this decade. Read More

EPISODE 33: YOUNG INNOVATORS

Apr 15, 2020 | Transcript | 28:21
Kenny Harris, a NASA engineer named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 Class of 2020, discusses his experiences as a young professional. Read More
Europa Clipper

EPISODE 32: EUROPA CLIPPER

Apr 01, 2020 | Transcript | 20:58
Europa Clipper Project System Engineer Jennifer Dooley discusses NASA’s outer planets flagship mission. Read More
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EPISODE 31: COMMERCIAL LUNAR PAYLOAD SERVICES

Mar 18, 2020 | Transcript | 26:23
Steve Clarke, the Deputy Associate Administrator for Exploration in NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, discusses commercial payload delivery services to the Moon. Read More
VIPER on the Moon. Credit: NASA

EPISODE 30: VIPER LUNAR ROVER

Mar 04, 2020 | Transcript | 23:14
VIPER Project Manager Dan Andrews discusses the lunar rover’s upcoming mission to look for water ice on the Moon. Read More

EPISODE 29: CENTENNIAL CHALLENGES

Feb 19, 2020 | Transcript | 30:05
Monsi Roman, NASA Centennial Challenges Program Manager, discusses the agency’s flagship prizes and competition program. Read More

EPISODE 28: INTERDISCIPLINARY INTERACTIONS

Feb 05, 2020 | Transcript | 35:47
Anna McGowan, NASA’s Senior Engineer for Complex Systems Design, discusses the impact of interdisciplinary interactions on mission success. Read More