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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 42: GAME CHANGING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Aug 19, 2020 | Transcript | 36:26
NASA Game Changing Development Program Executive Niki Werkheiser discusses advancement of space technologies that could lead to new approaches for future space missions. Read More
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EPISODE 41: TECHNICAL STORYTELLING, PART TWO

Aug 05, 2020 | Transcript | 56:11
NASA’s Jon Olansen, Jenny Devolites and Ben Asher share technical stories and discuss storytelling technique with Storytelling Strategist Johel Brown-Grant. Read More

EPISODE 40: TECHNICAL STORYTELLING, PART ONE

Jul 22, 2020 | Transcript | 23:34
Storytelling Strategist Johel Brown-Grant with the U.S. State Department discusses organizational benefits of technical storytelling. Read More

EPISODE 39: PLUM BROOK STATION

Jul 08, 2020 | Transcript | 20:57
Plum Brook Station Director David Stringer discusses world-unique test facilities at the NASA station in Ohio. Read More

EPISODE 38: HUMAN FACTORS

Jun 24, 2020 | Transcript | 16:51
NASA Armstrong Operations Engineering Branch Chief Kate McMurtry discusses the value of understanding the impact of human factors on mission performance. Read More

EPISODE 37: NASA SAFETY CENTER

Jun 10, 2020 | Transcript | 21:25
NASA Safety Center Director Harmony Myers discusses resources to help achieve technical excellence in safety and mission assurance. Read More

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