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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 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

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