Small Steps, Giant Leaps
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 44: TRANSITING EXOPLANET SURVEY SATELLITE
NASA Deputy Director of Astrophysics Jeff Volosin discusses the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) mission. Read More
EPISODE 43: WHITE SANDS TEST FACILITY
White Sands Test Facility Manager Bob Cort discusses the history and capabilities of the NASA facility. Read More
EPISODE 42: GAME CHANGING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
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
EPISODE 41: TECHNICAL STORYTELLING, PART TWO
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
Storytelling Strategist Johel Brown-Grant with the U.S. State Department discusses organizational benefits of technical storytelling. Read More
EPISODE 39: PLUM BROOK STATION
Plum Brook Station Director David Stringer discusses world-unique test facilities at the NASA station in Ohio. Read More
EPISODE 38: HUMAN FACTORS
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
NASA Safety Center Director Harmony Myers discusses resources to help achieve technical excellence in safety and mission assurance. Read More
EPISODE 36: CROWDSOURCING INNOVATION
NASA’s Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation Deputy Manager Steve Rader discusses driving innovation through crowdsourcing and the gig economy. Read More