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 123: EXAMINING EARTH’S ATMOSPHERE WITH NASA’S PACE MISSION
Today, we look at NASA’s PACE mission, which seeks to unravel some of the mysteries of Earth’s atmosphere and the vital role played by aerosols and clouds. Join us as we delve into this fascinating journey with atmospheric scientist Dr. Kirk Knobelspiesse. Read More
EPISODE 122: CHARTING NEW HORIZONS: INSIDE NASA’S ORION MISSION
In this episode, we step behind the scenes of NASA's Orion project to explore the remarkable teamwork, leadership, and communication that drive this groundbreaking endeavor. Join us as we sit down with Stu McClung, the NASA Orion Test lead, to talk about the Orion mission and the human side of space exploration. Read More
EPISODE 121: THE ARTEMIS AND ETHICS REPORT EXPLAINED
In this episode, we chat with Dr. Zach Pirtle, a policy analyst for NASA’s Office of Technology, Policy and Strategy about NASA’s Artemis and Ethics workshop, which explored the ethical, legal, and societal implications of its Artemis and Moon to Mars missions. Read More
EPISODE 120: FUELING INNOVATION: HOW NASA SHARES KNOWLEDGE FOR PROGRESS
In this episode, we sit down with Jim Rostohar, Chief Knowledge Officer for NASA's Johnson Space Center, to explore the vital role of knowledge sharing within the organization. Read More
EPISODE 119: ROCKET PROPULSION TEST PROGRAM
Rocket Propulsion Test Program Manager Christine Powell discusses chemical propulsion testing at NASA’s world-class facilities. Read More
EPISODE 118: CENTER INNOVATION FUND AND EARLY CAREER INITIATIVE
NASA SpaceTech's Michael LaPointe and John Nelson discuss the Center Innovation Fund and Early Career Initiative. Read More
EPISODE 117: NASA TRADE AND TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS, PART 3
NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Engineering Technicians John Hood, Amy Meekham, and Mark Sloan discuss details of their work on the Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer. Read More
EPISODE 116: NASA TRADE AND TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS, PART 2
NASA Technicians Scott Bartram, Eric Bentley, Maria Salinas, and Phil Steele discuss their hands-on work on a variety of projects and technologies. Read More
EPISODE 115: NASA TRADE AND TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS, PART 1
NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center Engineering Technicians Jason Nelson, Kyle Whitfield, and Alex Zamora discuss their essential contributions to NASA missions. Read More