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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.
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EPISODE 33: YOUNG INNOVATORS
Kenny Harris, a NASA engineer named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 Class of 2020, discusses his experiences as a young professional. Read More
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EPISODE 32: EUROPA CLIPPER
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
Steve Clarke, the Deputy Associate Administrator for Exploration in NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, discusses commercial payload delivery services to the Moon. Read More
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EPISODE 30: VIPER LUNAR ROVER
VIPER Project Manager Dan Andrews discusses the lunar rover’s upcoming mission to look for water ice on the Moon. Read More
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EPISODE 29: CENTENNIAL CHALLENGES
Monsi Roman, NASA Centennial Challenges Program Manager, discusses the agency’s flagship prizes and competition program. Read More
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EPISODE 28: INTERDISCIPLINARY INTERACTIONS
Anna McGowan, NASA’s Senior Engineer for Complex Systems Design, discusses the impact of interdisciplinary interactions on mission success. Read More
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EPISODE 27: MEGATRENDS FOR ENGINEERING SYSTEMS
Anna McGowan, NASA’s Senior Engineer for Complex Systems Design, discusses engineering trends and the impact of rapid technology changes. Read More
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EPISODE 26: NASA IV&V
NASA Independent Verification and Validation Program Director Greg Blaney discusses the impact of IV&V on high-profile NASA missions. Read More
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EPISODE 25: NASA TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
NASA Technology Transfer Program Executive Dan Lockney discusses the transfer of innovative space and aeronautics technologies for practical, terrestrial applications. Read More