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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 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

EPISODE 27: MEGATRENDS FOR ENGINEERING SYSTEMS

Jan 21, 2020 | Transcript | 35:16
Anna McGowan, NASA’s Senior Engineer for Complex Systems Design, discusses engineering trends and the impact of rapid technology changes. Read More

EPISODE 26: NASA IV&V

Jan 08, 2020 | Transcript | 27:52
NASA Independent Verification and Validation Program Director Greg Blaney discusses the impact of IV&V on high-profile NASA missions. Read More

EPISODE 25: NASA TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER

Dec 11, 2019 | Transcript | 25:00
NASA Technology Transfer Program Executive Dan Lockney discusses the transfer of innovative space and aeronautics technologies for practical, terrestrial applications. Read More

EPISODE 24: TECHPORT

Nov 27, 2019 | Transcript | 22:34
NASA TechPort’s Patrick Murphy and Ryan Miller discuss how technologists and innovators can use the tool to exchange ideas for groundbreaking solutions. Read More

EPISODE 23: SWAMP WORKS

Nov 13, 2019 | Transcript | 26:44
NASA Swamp Works Senior Technologist Rob Mueller discusses technologies being developed for missions to the Moon and Mars. Read More

EPISODE 22: REFLECTIONS ON COLUMBIA

Oct 29, 2019 | Transcript | 36:28
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Chief Knowledge Officer Ed Rogers discusses the complex human elements involved in disasters such as the Space Shuttle Columbia accident. Read More

EPISODE 21: NASA HUMAN RESEARCH PROGRAM

Oct 16, 2019 | Transcript | 30:07
NASA Human Research Program Director Bill Paloski discusses methods and technologies to support safe, productive human space travel to the Moon and Mars. Read More

EPISODE 20: EXPLORATION SPACESUIT DESIGN

Oct 02, 2019 | Transcript | 34:19
NASA Exploration EVA System Development Lead Jesse Buffington discusses spacesuit design for spacewalks on the Moon and Mars. Read More