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 35: LAUNCH AMERICA
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
NASA Scientist Michelle Thaller discusses anticipated discoveries and exciting missions planned during this decade. Read More
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
EPISODE 32: EUROPA CLIPPER
Europa Clipper Project System Engineer Jennifer Dooley discusses NASA’s outer planets flagship mission. Read More
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
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
EPISODE 29: CENTENNIAL CHALLENGES
Monsi Roman, NASA Centennial Challenges Program Manager, discusses the agency’s flagship prizes and competition program. Read More
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
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