https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/ en-US NASA/APPEL Knowledge Services NASA’s technical workforce put boots on the Moon, tire tracks on Mars, and the first reusable spacecraft in orbit around the Earth. Learn what’s next as they build missions that redefine the future with amazing discoveries and remarkable innovations. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/7a3bb104-6a1b-11ef-899d-334707aa843d/image/089a6125b80b7fae67eabb777590342f.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/ no episodic Small Steps, Giant Leaps audio podcast episodes National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA’s technical workforce put boots on the Moon, tire tracks on Mars, and the first reusable spacecraft in orbit around the Earth. Learn what’s next as they build missions that redefine the future with amazing discoveries and remarkable innovations. Katie Konans katie.konans@nasa.gov https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-171-how-nasas-pandora-mission-unboxes-distant-worlds/ Studying planets in other solar systems isn’t easy, especially when their host stars keep stealing the spotlight. NASA’s Pandora mission will cut through the noise, revealing what the atmospheres of these distant worlds are really made of. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:04:00 -0000 How NASA's Pandora Mission Unboxes Distant Worlds full 171 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Studying planets in other solar systems isn’t easy, especially when their host stars keep stealing the spotlight. NASA’s Pandora mission will cut through the noise, revealing what the atmospheres of these distant worlds are really made of. Studying planets in other solar systems isn’t easy, especially when their host stars keep stealing the spotlight. NASA’s Pandora mission will cut through the noise, revealing what the atmospheres of these distant worlds are really made of. Studying planets in other solar systems isn’t easy, especially when their host stars keep stealing the spotlight. NASA’s Pandora mission will cut through the noise, revealing what the atmospheres of these distant worlds are really made of.

]]> 727 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-170-choreographing-astronaut-recovery/ For any crew returning to Earth from space, the journey home includes a carefully choreographed recovery effort to bring them safely back on dry land after splashing down in the ocean. Christine St. Germain, NASA recovery director for the Commercial Crew Program, tells us about this critical phase of flight. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:47:00 -0000 Choreographing Astronaut Recovery full National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) For any crew returning to Earth from space, the journey home includes a carefully choreographed recovery effort to bring them safely back on dry land after splashing down in the ocean. Christine St. Germain, NASA recovery director for the Commercial Crew Program, tells us about this critical phase of flight. For any crew returning to Earth from space, the journey home includes a carefully choreographed recovery effort to bring them safely back on dry land after splashing down in the ocean. Christine St. Germain, NASA recovery director for the Commercial Crew Program, tells us about this critical phase of flight. For any crew returning to Earth from space, the journey home includes a carefully choreographed recovery effort to bring them safely back on dry land after splashing down in the ocean. Christine St. Germain, NASA recovery director for the Commercial Crew Program, tells us about this critical phase of flight.

]]> 881 no NASA's Dragonfly spacecraft, a rotorcraft the size of a small car, is set to explore Titan, Saturn's largest moon. Rich in organic compounds, Titan offers a rare window into the kinds of chemical conditions that may have existed on Earth long before life began. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:27:00 -0000 Dragonfly: Mission to Titan full 168 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA's Dragonfly spacecraft, a rotorcraft the size of a small car, is set to explore Titan, Saturn's largest moon. Rich in organic compounds, Titan offers a rare window into the kinds of chemical conditions that may have existed on Earth long before life began. NASA's Dragonfly spacecraft, a rotorcraft the size of a small car, is set to explore Titan, Saturn's largest moon. Rich in organic compounds, Titan offers a rare window into the kinds of chemical conditions that may have existed on Earth long before life began. NASA's Dragonfly spacecraft, a rotorcraft the size of a small car, is set to explore Titan, Saturn's largest moon. Rich in organic compounds, Titan offers a rare window into the kinds of chemical conditions that may have existed on Earth long before life began.

]]> 1244 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-169-designing-the-roadmap-to-mars/ Nujoud Merancy, NASA's deputy associate administrator for the Strategy and Architecture Office, talks about how NASA is developing the roadmap for Artemis missions to the Moon and beyond. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:17:00 -0000 Designing the Roadmap to Mars full 169 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Nujoud Merancy, NASA's deputy associate administrator for the Strategy and Architecture Office, talks about how NASA is developing the roadmap for Artemis missions to the Moon and beyond. Nujoud Merancy, NASA's deputy associate administrator for the Strategy and Architecture Office, talks about how NASA is developing the roadmap for Artemis missions to the Moon and beyond. Nujoud Merancy, NASA's deputy associate administrator for the Strategy and Architecture Office, talks about how NASA is developing the roadmap for Artemis missions to the Moon and beyond.

]]> 844 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-167-the-many-hats-of-nasa-engineer-jennifer-lu/ From her experience working with the Commercial Crew Program, which sends astronauts to the International Space Station aboard commercial spacecraft, to the Artemis missions to the Moon, aerospace engineer Jennifer Lu shares how working with a variety of teams — including circus performers before coming to NASA — has helped her see the bigger picture.  Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:24:00 -0000 The Many Hats of NASA Engineer Jennifer Lu full 167 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) From her experience working with the Commercial Crew Program, which sends astronauts to the International Space Station aboard commercial spacecraft, to the Artemis missions to the Moon, aerospace engineer Jennifer Lu shares how working with a variety of teams — including circus performers before coming to NASA — has helped her see the bigger picture.  From her experience working with the Commercial Crew Program, which sends astronauts to the International Space Station aboard commercial spacecraft, to the Artemis missions to the Moon, aerospace engineer Jennifer Lu shares how working with a variety of teams — including circus performers before coming to NASA — has helped her see the bigger picture.  From her experience working with the Commercial Crew Program, which sends astronauts to the International Space Station aboard commercial spacecraft, to the Artemis missions to the Moon, aerospace engineer Jennifer Lu shares how working with a variety of teams — including circus performers before coming to NASA — has helped her see the bigger picture. 

]]> 973 no Currently, flying faster than the speed of sound over land is prohibited for commercial flights because it creates disruptive sonic booms. NASA's experimental X-59 plane will research how to turn those booms into "sonic thumps," about as loud as a slamming car door. Lead pilot Nils Larson explains how the X-59 could usher in the next era of commercial supersonic flight. Wed, 21 Jan 2026 12:56:00 -0000 Bringing Back Supersonic Flight full 166 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Currently, flying faster than the speed of sound over land is prohibited for commercial flights because it creates disruptive sonic booms. NASA's experimental X-59 plane will research how to turn those booms into "sonic thumps," about as loud as a slamming car door. Lead pilot Nils Larson explains how the X-59 could usher in the next era of commercial supersonic flight. Currently, flying faster than the speed of sound over land is prohibited for commercial flights because it creates disruptive sonic booms. NASA's experimental X-59 plane will research how to turn those booms into "sonic thumps," about as loud as a slamming car door. Lead pilot Nils Larson explains how the X-59 could usher in the next era of commercial supersonic flight. Currently, flying faster than the speed of sound over land is prohibited for commercial flights because it creates disruptive sonic booms. NASA's experimental X-59 plane will research how to turn those booms into "sonic thumps," about as loud as a slamming car door. Lead pilot Nils Larson explains how the X-59 could usher in the next era of commercial supersonic flight.

]]> 1559 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/episode-165-sailing-the-solar-system/ A solar sail uses light particles from the Sun to move through space without needing a single drop of fuel. NASA is demonstrating the lightweight technology that could open doors to low-cost missions to deep space. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:31:00 -0000 Sailing the Solar System full 165 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) A solar sail uses light particles from the Sun to move through space without needing a single drop of fuel. NASA is demonstrating the lightweight technology that could open doors to low-cost missions to deep space. A solar sail uses light particles from the Sun to move through space without needing a single drop of fuel. NASA is demonstrating the lightweight technology that could open doors to low-cost missions to deep space. A solar sail uses light particles from the Sun to move through space without needing a single drop of fuel. NASA is demonstrating the lightweight technology that could open doors to low-cost missions to deep space.

]]> 802 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-164-simulating-moon-and-mars-dust/ Dr. Jennifer Edmunson explains what it takes to simulate Moon and Mars dust on Earth, and lessons learned from preparing to build habitats on other worlds. Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:54:00 -0000 full 164 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Dr. Jennifer Edmunson explains what it takes to simulate Moon and Mars dust on Earth, and lessons learned from preparing to build habitats on other worlds. Dr. Jennifer Edmunson explains what it takes to simulate Moon and Mars dust on Earth, and lessons learned from preparing to build habitats on other worlds.

]]> 941 https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-163-nasas-centennial-challenges-prize-program/ There’s a program at NASA that taps into the power of the public to solve some of the toughest problems in space exploration. It’s called Centennial Challenges, a prize competition that has awarded more than $24 million to hundreds of people ranging from academics, startup founders, small business owners, and independent inventors from across the U.S. and 86 countries. Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:11:00 -0000 NASA's Centennial Challenges Prize Program full 163 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) There’s a program at NASA that taps into the power of the public to solve some of the toughest problems in space exploration. It’s called Centennial Challenges, a prize competition that has awarded more than $24 million to hundreds of people ranging from academics, startup founders, small business owners, and independent inventors from across the U.S. and 86 countries. There’s a program at NASA that taps into the power of the public to solve some of the toughest problems in space exploration. It’s called Centennial Challenges, a prize competition that has awarded more than $24 million to hundreds of people ranging from academics, startup founders, small business owners, and independent inventors from across the U.S. and 86 countries. There’s a program at NASA that taps into the power of the public to solve some of the toughest problems in space exploration. It’s called Centennial Challenges, a prize competition that has awarded more than $24 million to hundreds of people ranging from academics, startup founders, small business owners, and independent inventors from across the U.S. and 86 countries.

]]> 1237 no On September 17, 2025, NASA announced that the number of exoplanets, planets outside our solar system, tracked by NASA has reached 6,000. In the three decades since the groundbreaking detection of exoplanet 51 Pegasi b, the first confirmed planet orbiting a Sun-like star, astronomers have concluded that exotic worlds are everywhere. Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:25:00 -0000 full 162 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) On September 17, 2025, NASA announced that the number of exoplanets, planets outside our solar system, tracked by NASA has reached 6,000. In the three decades since the groundbreaking detection of exoplanet 51 Pegasi b, the first confirmed planet orbiting a Sun-like star, astronomers have concluded that exotic worlds are everywhere. On September 17, 2025, NASA announced that the number of exoplanets, planets outside our solar system, tracked by NASA has reached 6,000. In the three decades since the groundbreaking detection of exoplanet 51 Pegasi b, the first confirmed planet orbiting a Sun-like star, astronomers have concluded that exotic worlds are everywhere.

]]> 1332 no A steel vacuum chamber 50 stories deep at NASA’s Glenn Research Center lets researchers simulate near-weightlessness by letting test hardware freefall for 5.18 seconds. Wed, 03 Sep 2025 17:35:00 -0000 full 161 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) A steel vacuum chamber 50 stories deep at NASA’s Glenn Research Center lets researchers simulate near-weightlessness by letting test hardware freefall for 5.18 seconds. A steel vacuum chamber 50 stories deep at NASA’s Glenn Research Center lets researchers simulate near-weightlessness by letting test hardware freefall for 5.18 seconds. A steel vacuum chamber 50 stories deep at NASA’s Glenn Research Center lets researchers simulate near-weightlessness by letting test hardware freefall for 5.18 seconds.

]]> 1147 no From black holes to star clusters, scientists are turning space data into sound with a process called sonification. Dr. Kimberly Arcand, visual scientist with the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, joins us to explore how data sonification lets more people experience the cosmos and give researchers a new way to interpret science one note at a time. Wed, 20 Aug 2025 17:45:00 -0000 full National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) From black holes to star clusters, scientists are turning space data into sound with a process called sonification. Dr. Kimberly Arcand, visual scientist with the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, joins us to explore how data sonification lets more people experience the cosmos and give researchers a new way to interpret science one note at a time. From black holes to star clusters, scientists are turning space data into sound with a process called sonification. Dr. Kimberly Arcand, visual scientist with the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, joins us to explore how data sonification lets more people experience the cosmos and give researchers a new way to interpret science one note at a time.

]]> 1618 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/ StarBurst, a satellite the size of a washing machine, aims to detect the initial blast of gamma-rays, the most powerful bursts of energy in the universe. These huge explosions can occur when dense neutron stars collide, forging metals like gold and platinum. These metals are some of the building blocks of planets — like Earth. Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:02:00 -0000 full 160 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) StarBurst, a satellite the size of a washing machine, aims to detect the initial blast of gamma-rays, the most powerful bursts of energy in the universe. These huge explosions can occur when dense neutron stars collide, forging metals like gold and platinum. These metals are some of the building blocks of planets — like Earth. StarBurst, a satellite the size of a washing machine, aims to detect the initial blast of gamma-rays, the most powerful bursts of energy in the universe. These huge explosions can occur when dense neutron stars collide, forging metals like gold and platinum. These metals are some of the building blocks of planets — like Earth.

]]> 1191 no The Hubble Space Telescope has changed humanity’s understanding of the universe. Now in orbit for 35 years, it remains a remarkable feat of engineering. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:28:00 -0000 full 158 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) The Hubble Space Telescope has changed humanity’s understanding of the universe. Now in orbit for 35 years, it remains a remarkable feat of engineering. The Hubble Space Telescope has changed humanity’s understanding of the universe. Now in orbit for 35 years, it remains a remarkable feat of engineering. The Hubble Space Telescope has changed humanity’s understanding of the universe. Now in orbit for 35 years, it remains a remarkable feat of engineering.

]]> 1411 no Fighting wildland fires by air at night is especially hazardous. NASA’s ACERO Project aims to make firefighting safer, day or night, with drones and smarter airspace management. Wed, 09 Jul 2025 11:42:00 -0000 full National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Fighting wildland fires by air at night is especially hazardous. NASA’s ACERO Project aims to make firefighting safer, day or night, with drones and smarter airspace management. Fighting wildland fires by air at night is especially hazardous. NASA’s ACERO Project aims to make firefighting safer, day or night, with drones and smarter airspace management.

]]> 679 no IXPE, or the Infrared X-ray Polarimetry Explorer, is NASA’s first space telescope dedicated to studying X-ray polarization from extreme objects like black holes and quasars. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:30:00 -0000 full National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) IXPE, or the Infrared X-ray Polarimetry Explorer, is NASA’s first space telescope dedicated to studying X-ray polarization from extreme objects like black holes and quasars. IXPE, or the Infrared X-ray Polarimetry Explorer, is NASA’s first space telescope dedicated to studying X-ray polarization from extreme objects like black holes and quasars.

]]> 1592 no Big or small, we all take risks nearly every day. But how does NASA manage it? Dr. Mary Skow, NASA’s first agency risk management officer, explains. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 15:27:00 -0000 full National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Big or small, we all take risks nearly every day. But how does NASA manage it? Dr. Mary Skow, NASA’s first agency risk management officer, explains. Big or small, we all take risks nearly every day. But how does NASA manage it? Dr. Mary Skow, NASA’s first agency risk management officer, explains.

]]> 2018 no NASA’s Air Traffic Management-eXploration Project aims to accommodate the growing demand of traditional and emerging aircraft that share the friendly skies.  Wed, 28 May 2025 16:33:00 -0000 full National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA’s Air Traffic Management-eXploration Project aims to accommodate the growing demand of traditional and emerging aircraft that share the friendly skies.  NASA’s Air Traffic Management-eXploration Project aims to accommodate the growing demand of traditional and emerging aircraft that share the friendly skies. 

]]> 1806 no NASA's SPHEREx mission will map 450 million galaxies like we’ve never seen before. Wed, 14 May 2025 16:01:00 -0000 full National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA's SPHEREx mission will map 450 million galaxies like we’ve never seen before. NASA's SPHEREx mission will map 450 million galaxies like we’ve never seen before.

]]> 1643 no What can the auroras tell us about our planet’s relationship with the Sun? NASA’s EZIE mission looks into it. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:08:00 -0000 full National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) What can the auroras tell us about our planet’s relationship with the Sun? NASA’s EZIE mission looks into it. What can the auroras tell us about our planet’s relationship with the Sun? NASA’s EZIE mission looks into it.

]]> 949 no NASA’s design labs are where engineers develop concepts for missions and scientific instruments. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:46:00 -0000 full National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA’s design labs are where engineers develop concepts for missions and scientific instruments. NASA’s design labs are where engineers develop concepts for missions and scientific instruments.

]]> 1015 no Flying taxis? NASA is working on it. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 12:43:00 -0000 full National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Flying taxis? NASA is working on it. Flying taxis? NASA is working on it.

]]> 1120 no https://appel.nasa.gov/podcast/episode-149-spacecraft-thermal-blankets/#content Originally a fashion designer, Paula Cain is a NASA thermal blanket technician, working to protect spacecraft from the extremes of space. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:37:00 -0000 Spacecraft Thermal Blankets full 149 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Originally a fashion designer, Paula Cain is a NASA thermal blanket technician, working to protect spacecraft from the extremes of space. Originally a fashion designer, Paula Cain is a NASA thermal blanket technician, working to protect spacecraft from the extremes of space. Originally a fashion designer, Paula Cain is a NASA thermal blanket technician, working to protect spacecraft from the extremes of space.

]]> 794 no NASA engineers turn dreams into reality, solving complex challenges to push exploration forward. From landing rovers on Mars to advancing deep space missions, their ingenuity makes it all possible. This episode with Chief Engineer Joe Pellicciotti and Deputy Chief Engineer Katherine Van Hooser celebrates the innovation, dedication, and impact of NASA’s engineering community. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 23:16:16 -0000 Celebrating NASA's Engineers full 148 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) We celebrate NASA’s engineers who turn dreams into reality. NASA engineers turn dreams into reality, solving complex challenges to push exploration forward. From landing rovers on Mars to advancing deep space missions, their ingenuity makes it all possible. This episode with Chief Engineer Joe Pellicciotti and Deputy Chief Engineer Katherine Van Hooser celebrates the innovation, dedication, and impact of NASA’s engineering community. NASA engineers turn dreams into reality, solving complex challenges to push exploration forward. From landing rovers on Mars to advancing deep space missions, their ingenuity makes it all possible. This episode with Chief Engineer Joe Pellicciotti and Deputy Chief Engineer Katherine Van Hooser celebrates the innovation, dedication, and impact of NASA’s engineering community.

]]> 1743 no https://appel.nasa.gov/podcast/episode-147-nasa-photography-visual-storytelling/#content Ever wondered what it takes to capture NASA’s most breathtaking moments? From rocket launches to behind-the-scenes astronaut training, Bill Ingalls, senior contract photographer for NASA Headquarters has spent decades framing history through his lens. In this episode, we dive into his journey, how he and his team prepare for assignments, and the importance of visual storytelling. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:50:00 -0000 NASA Photography - Visual Storytelling full 147 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA photographer Bill Ingalls talks about his journey documenting history for the agency, stakeholders, and the public. Ever wondered what it takes to capture NASA’s most breathtaking moments? From rocket launches to behind-the-scenes astronaut training, Bill Ingalls, senior contract photographer for NASA Headquarters has spent decades framing history through his lens. In this episode, we dive into his journey, how he and his team prepare for assignments, and the importance of visual storytelling. Ever wondered what it takes to capture NASA’s most breathtaking moments? From rocket launches to behind-the-scenes astronaut training, Bill Ingalls, senior contract photographer for NASA Headquarters has spent decades framing history through his lens. In this episode, we dive into his journey, how he and his team prepare for assignments, and the importance of visual storytelling.

]]> 972 no What if we could get rid of lengthy waitlists for organ transplants? Well, imagine 3-D printing a kidney from your own stem cells. That would reduce the chances your body rejects it. That’s the sort of groundbreaking medical research astronauts are conducting aboard the International Space Station. Other research includes understanding the stress spaceflight places on not just the body, but also the mind. There’s a plethora of human factors to consider as humanity prepares to embark on deep space missions. What we learn from spaceflight medicine could also transform lives here on Earth. Dr. J.D. Polk, NASA’s chief health and medical officer, tells us what’s on the horizon in space medicine. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 18:25:05 -0000 Space Medicine: Body and Mind full 146 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Research breakthroughs that keep astronauts healthy in space are also transforming medicine here at home. What if we could get rid of lengthy waitlists for organ transplants? Well, imagine 3-D printing a kidney from your own stem cells. That would reduce the chances your body rejects it. That’s the sort of groundbreaking medical research astronauts are conducting aboard the International Space Station. Other research includes understanding the stress spaceflight places on not just the body, but also the mind. There’s a plethora of human factors to consider as humanity prepares to embark on deep space missions. What we learn from spaceflight medicine could also transform lives here on Earth. Dr. J.D. Polk, NASA’s chief health and medical officer, tells us what’s on the horizon in space medicine. What if we could get rid of lengthy waitlists for organ transplants? Well, imagine 3-D printing a kidney from your own stem cells. That would reduce the chances your body rejects it. That’s the sort of groundbreaking medical research astronauts are conducting aboard the International Space Station. Other research includes understanding the stress spaceflight places on not just the body, but also the mind. There’s a plethora of human factors to consider as humanity prepares to embark on deep space missions. What we learn from spaceflight medicine could also transform lives here on Earth. Dr. J.D. Polk, NASA’s chief health and medical officer, tells us what’s on the horizon in space medicine.

]]> 1656 https://appel.nasa.gov/podcast/episode-145-pam-melroy-behind-the-strategy/#content We’re kicking off 2025 with NASA’s deputy administrator Pam Melroy, who wraps up her tenure at NASA this month. As a former astronaut with three space shuttle flights under her belt – including one flight as commander – Pam has made lasting contributions to human spaceflight. She’s also a veteran of the U.S. Air Force as a retired colonel. In her most recent role, Pam helped shape the NASA’s focus on long-term strategies, including Moon to Mars exploration, space sustainability, and a long-term vision for NASA’s future as an organization. Now, as she prepares to pass the torch, Pam joins us to reflect on her NASA career and share insights from her time as a pilot, astronaut, and public servant. Sat, 18 Jan 2025 12:58:00 -0000 Pam Melroy: Behind the Strategy full 145 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, who leaves NASA after many years of service, looks back on her career and shares her approach to designing the blueprints for key NASA exploration strategies during her tenure. We’re kicking off 2025 with NASA’s deputy administrator Pam Melroy, who wraps up her tenure at NASA this month. As a former astronaut with three space shuttle flights under her belt – including one flight as commander – Pam has made lasting contributions to human spaceflight. She’s also a veteran of the U.S. Air Force as a retired colonel. In her most recent role, Pam helped shape the NASA’s focus on long-term strategies, including Moon to Mars exploration, space sustainability, and a long-term vision for NASA’s future as an organization. Now, as she prepares to pass the torch, Pam joins us to reflect on her NASA career and share insights from her time as a pilot, astronaut, and public servant. We’re kicking off 2025 with NASA’s deputy administrator Pam Melroy, who wraps up her tenure at NASA this month. As a former astronaut with three space shuttle flights under her belt – including one flight as commander – Pam has made lasting contributions to human spaceflight. She’s also a veteran of the U.S. Air Force as a retired colonel. In her most recent role, Pam helped shape the NASA’s focus on long-term strategies, including Moon to Mars exploration, space sustainability, and a long-term vision for NASA’s future as an organization. Now, as she prepares to pass the torch, Pam joins us to reflect on her NASA career and share insights from her time as a pilot, astronaut, and public servant.

]]> 1351 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-144-mining-the-moon-with-nasas-ipex-robot/ What does it take to mine the Moon? Engineers behind NASA's ISRU Pilot Excavator, or IPEx are digging into the answers. The robotic excavator is designed to unearth lunar regolith and extract oxygen for fuel. In this episode, Jason Schuler, IPEx principal investigator, and Drew Smith, IPEx lead design engineer, explore the engineering challenges, innovative solutions, and the groundbreaking implications of IPEx for future lunar missions. Plus, they share what helped their idea go from paper to full-on demonstration. Wed, 11 Dec 2024 14:33:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 144: Mining the Moon with NASA’s IPEx Robot full 144 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) What does it take to mine the Moon? Engineers behind NASA's ISRU Pilot Excavator, known as IPEx, are digging into the answers. What does it take to mine the Moon? Engineers behind NASA's ISRU Pilot Excavator, or IPEx are digging into the answers. The robotic excavator is designed to unearth lunar regolith and extract oxygen for fuel. In this episode, Jason Schuler, IPEx principal investigator, and Drew Smith, IPEx lead design engineer, explore the engineering challenges, innovative solutions, and the groundbreaking implications of IPEx for future lunar missions. Plus, they share what helped their idea go from paper to full-on demonstration. What does it take to mine the Moon? Engineers behind NASA's ISRU Pilot Excavator, or IPEx are digging into the answers. The robotic excavator is designed to unearth lunar regolith and extract oxygen for fuel. In this episode, Jason Schuler, IPEx principal investigator, and Drew Smith, IPEx lead design engineer, explore the engineering challenges, innovative solutions, and the groundbreaking implications of IPEx for future lunar missions. Plus, they share what helped their idea go from paper to full-on demonstration.

]]> 1721 no Before leaving the ground, astronauts prepare for spaceflight by immersing themselves in life-like training simulators. This is done with the help of NASA’s Simulation and Graphics Branch. Branch Chief Michael McFarlane leads a team of experts who use cutting edge technology to create digital environments, tools and visualizations that support nearly every aspect of human spaceflight. In this episode, we discuss how simulations help us better understand how spacecraft behave in space, the role of immersive technology like virtual and augmented reality, and the importance of mentorship. Wed, 27 Nov 2024 13:48:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 143: NASA Training Simulators full National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Before leaving the ground, astronauts prepare for spaceflight by immersing themselves in life-like training simulators. NASA’s Simulations and Graphics Branch makes it happen, and it’s critical to the success of humans in space. Before leaving the ground, astronauts prepare for spaceflight by immersing themselves in life-like training simulators. This is done with the help of NASA’s Simulation and Graphics Branch. Branch Chief Michael McFarlane leads a team of experts who use cutting edge technology to create digital environments, tools and visualizations that support nearly every aspect of human spaceflight. In this episode, we discuss how simulations help us better understand how spacecraft behave in space, the role of immersive technology like virtual and augmented reality, and the importance of mentorship. Before leaving the ground, astronauts prepare for spaceflight by immersing themselves in life-like training simulators. This is done with the help of NASA’s Simulation and Graphics Branch. Branch Chief Michael McFarlane leads a team of experts who use cutting edge technology to create digital environments, tools and visualizations that support nearly every aspect of human spaceflight. In this episode, we discuss how simulations help us better understand how spacecraft behave in space, the role of immersive technology like virtual and augmented reality, and the importance of mentorship.

]]> 1412 no Europa Clipper is NASA’s first mission dedicated to studying an icy ocean world. Launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket on October 14, 2024, from Kennedy Space Center, the spacecraft is set to arrive at Jupiter in April of 2030 to conduct sweeping flybys of Europa. Europa is one of Jupiter’s four large Galilean moons. It’s roughly the size of our own moon, but what’s most is intriguing is that it may harbor the conditions for life in the massive ocean beneath its frozen surface. What we learn could open up the science floodgates to other ocean worlds across the solar system. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 15:07:19 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 142: Europa Clipper: Voyage to a Water World full 142 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Could Jupiter’s icy moon Europa harbor the conditions for life in the ocean beneath its icy crust? The Europa Clipper mission is on a voyage to find out. Europa Clipper is NASA’s first mission dedicated to studying an icy ocean world. Launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket on October 14, 2024, from Kennedy Space Center, the spacecraft is set to arrive at Jupiter in April of 2030 to conduct sweeping flybys of Europa. Europa is one of Jupiter’s four large Galilean moons. It’s roughly the size of our own moon, but what’s most is intriguing is that it may harbor the conditions for life in the massive ocean beneath its frozen surface. What we learn could open up the science floodgates to other ocean worlds across the solar system. Europa Clipper is NASA’s first mission dedicated to studying an icy ocean world. Launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket on October 14, 2024, from Kennedy Space Center, the spacecraft is set to arrive at Jupiter in April of 2030 to conduct sweeping flybys of Europa. Europa is one of Jupiter’s four large Galilean moons. It’s roughly the size of our own moon, but what’s most is intriguing is that it may harbor the conditions for life in the massive ocean beneath its frozen surface. What we learn could open up the science floodgates to other ocean worlds across the solar system.

]]> 1353 no Ever wondered how NASA monitors asteroids? In our latest episode, we go behind the scenes with Dr. Kelly Fast, NASA’s acting planetary defense officer, to discuss efforts to detect, track, and mitigate threats from near-Earth objects, or NEOs. From asteroid early warning systems to a new spacecraft that will find and track NEOs, learn how NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office is at the forefront of keeping Earth safe from cosmic hazards. Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:55:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 141: Planetary Defense at NASA full 141 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) The best planetary defense is a good planetary offense. Learn how NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office works to detect, track, and mitigate threats from asteroids and other near-Earth objects. Ever wondered how NASA monitors asteroids? In our latest episode, we go behind the scenes with Dr. Kelly Fast, NASA’s acting planetary defense officer, to discuss efforts to detect, track, and mitigate threats from near-Earth objects, or NEOs. From asteroid early warning systems to a new spacecraft that will find and track NEOs, learn how NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office is at the forefront of keeping Earth safe from cosmic hazards. Ever wondered how NASA monitors asteroids? In our latest episode, we go behind the scenes with Dr. Kelly Fast, NASA’s acting planetary defense officer, to discuss efforts to detect, track, and mitigate threats from near-Earth objects, or NEOs. From asteroid early warning systems to a new spacecraft that will find and track NEOs, learn how NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office is at the forefront of keeping Earth safe from cosmic hazards.

]]> 1376 no NASA has a long history with AI, using it in various applications like autonomous Mars rover navigation and detecting planets in other solar systems. Today, NASA is embracing AI for more members of the workforce, enabling innovation. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:37:27 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 140: Artificial Intelligence at NASA full 140 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA has a long history with AI, using it in various applications like autonomous Mars rover navigation and detecting planets in other solar systems. Today, NASA is embracing AI for more members of the workforce, enabling innovation. NASA has a long history with AI, using it in various applications like autonomous Mars rover navigation and detecting planets in other solar systems. Today, NASA is embracing AI for more members of the workforce, enabling innovation.

]]> 1138 no NASA’s Cosmic Origins Program seeks to understand the origins of the universe, including the formation and evolution of galaxies, stars, and planets. In this episode, Dr. Swara Ravindranath, deputy chief scientist, and Dr. Ron Gamble, a theoretical astrophysicist, discuss their research and the program's goals. They also highlight the importance of diverse perspectives and experiences. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:04:46 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 139: NASA's Cosmic Origins Program full 139 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Where did we come from? It’s the ultimate question. Drs. Ron Gamble and Swara Ravindranath, scientists for NASA’s Cosmic Origins Program, are working to find out. NASA’s Cosmic Origins Program seeks to understand the origins of the universe, including the formation and evolution of galaxies, stars, and planets. In this episode, Dr. Swara Ravindranath, deputy chief scientist, and Dr. Ron Gamble, a theoretical astrophysicist, discuss their research and the program's goals. They also highlight the importance of diverse perspectives and experiences. NASA’s Cosmic Origins Program seeks to understand the origins of the universe, including the formation and evolution of galaxies, stars, and planets. In this episode, Dr. Swara Ravindranath, deputy chief scientist, and Dr. Ron Gamble, a theoretical astrophysicist, discuss their research and the program's goals. They also highlight the importance of diverse perspectives and experiences.

]]> 1490 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-138-the-sun-star-of-our-cosmic-show/ The Sun is the ultimate source of life in our solar system, a radiant powerhouse that bathes Earth in the energy necessary for everything from photosynthesis to weather patterns. Its warmth and light sustain us. However, the Sun’s influence isn't always benign. Its solar wind—a stream of charged particles—can disrupt our technology, causing communications blackouts and GPS glitches. In this episode, Dr. Joseph Westlake, director of NASA’s Heliophysics Division, joins us to shed light on why the Sun is such a critical focus for space research. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 15:10:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 138: The Sun, Star of our Cosmic Show full 138 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) The Sun is the star of our cosmic show, but there’s a lot we don’t know about it. Dr. Joseph Westlake, director of NASA’s Heliophysics Division, talks about how NASA studies the Sun for the benefit of all. The Sun is the ultimate source of life in our solar system, a radiant powerhouse that bathes Earth in the energy necessary for everything from photosynthesis to weather patterns. Its warmth and light sustain us. However, the Sun’s influence isn't always benign. Its solar wind—a stream of charged particles—can disrupt our technology, causing communications blackouts and GPS glitches. In this episode, Dr. Joseph Westlake, director of NASA’s Heliophysics Division, joins us to shed light on why the Sun is such a critical focus for space research. The Sun is the ultimate source of life in our solar system, a radiant powerhouse that bathes Earth in the energy necessary for everything from photosynthesis to weather patterns. Its warmth and light sustain us. However, the Sun’s influence isn't always benign. Its solar wind—a stream of charged particles—can disrupt our technology, causing communications blackouts and GPS glitches. In this episode, Dr. Joseph Westlake, director of NASA’s Heliophysics Division, joins us to shed light on why the Sun is such a critical focus for space research.

]]> 1294 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-137-the-roman-space-telescope-uncovering-the-dark-universe/ We don’t yet know what dark matter is, yet it makes up 85% of all the matter in the universe. The Roman Space Telescope will aim to unravel the mystery. With a field of view 100 times wider than the Hubble Space Telescope’s, Roman will study in near-infrared light the atmospheres of planets orbiting other stars, making other exoplanet discoveries along the way. The mission is named after Dr. Nancy Grace Roman, NASA’s first chief of astronomy and advocate for the development of the Hubble Space Telescope. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:39:23 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 137: The Roman Space Telescope - Uncovering the Dark Universe full 137 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) We don’t yet know what dark matter is, yet it makes up 85% of all the matter in the universe. The Roman Space Telescope will aim to unravel the mystery. With a field of view 100 times wider than the Hubble Space Telescope’s, Roman will study in near-infrared light the atmospheres of planets orbiting other stars, making other exoplanet discoveries along the way. The mission is named after Dr. Nancy Grace Roman, NASA’s first chief of astronomy and advocate for the development of the Hubble Space Telescope. We don’t yet know what dark matter is, yet it makes up 85% of all the matter in the universe. The Roman Space Telescope will aim to unravel the mystery. With a field of view 100 times wider than the Hubble Space Telescope’s, Roman will study in near-infrared light the atmospheres of planets orbiting other stars, making other exoplanet discoveries along the way. The mission is named after Dr. Nancy Grace Roman, NASA’s first chief of astronomy and advocate for the development of the Hubble Space Telescope. 1575 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-136-soft-robotics/ Robots inspired by nature? A novel realm of engineering called soft robotics is being studied at NASA’s Langley Research Center. Engineers are working to understand how soft robotics could one day support space exploration, including missions to the Moon’s surface. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 13:31:26 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 136: Soft Robotics full 136 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Robots inspired by nature? A novel realm of engineering called soft robotics is being studied at NASA’s Langley Research Center. Engineers are working to understand how soft robotics could one day support space exploration, including missions to the Moon’s surface. Robots inspired by nature? A novel realm of engineering called soft robotics is being studied at NASA’s Langley Research Center. Engineers are working to understand how soft robotics could one day support space exploration, including missions to the Moon’s surface. 1306 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-135-biofilm-dealing-with-the-scum-off-the-earth/ Cleaning scum from bathtubs and pipes can be a costly chore. It’s even more challenging aboard spacecraft. NASA researchers are looking at ways to keep astronauts from having to deal with fungal or bacterial buildup, known as biofilm. Wed, 07 Aug 2024 12:52:37 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 135: Biofilm - Dealing with the Scum off the Earth full 135 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Cleaning scum from bathtubs and pipes can be a costly chore. It’s even more challenging aboard spacecraft. NASA researchers are looking at ways to keep astronauts from having to deal with fungal or bacterial buildup, known as biofilm. Cleaning scum from bathtubs and pipes can be a costly chore. It’s even more challenging aboard spacecraft. NASA researchers are looking at ways to keep astronauts from having to deal with fungal or bacterial buildup, known as biofilm. 874 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-134-the-internet-of-animals/ The Internet of Animals, a collaborative research project with the U.S. Geological Survey along with several universities and institutions is giving insight into the intersection of animal movement patterns and climate. By combining remote sensing data with wildlife tracking tags, experts can get a better idea of scientific needs to manage conservation at the federal level. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:20:48 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 134: The Internet of Animals full 134 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) The Internet of Animals, a collaborative research project with the U.S. Geological Survey along with several universities and institutions is giving insight into the intersection of animal movement patterns and climate. By combining remote sensing data with wildlife tracking tags, experts can get a better idea of scientific needs to manage conservation at the federal level. The Internet of Animals, a collaborative research project with the U.S. Geological Survey along with several universities and institutions is giving insight into the intersection of animal movement patterns and climate. By combining remote sensing data with wildlife tracking tags, experts can get a better idea of scientific needs to manage conservation at the federal level. 1328 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/episode-133-the-science-of-space-gardening/ In this episode, Dr. Gioia Massa, senior Life Sciences project scientist at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, outlines the systems and processes used for growing vegetables aboard the International Space Station. The technology could one day support astronauts on long-duration missions in deep space. What we learn can benefit agriculture on Earth as well. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 12:38:40 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 133: The Science of Space Gardening full 133 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) In this episode, Dr. Gioia Massa, senior Life Sciences project scientist at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, outlines the systems and processes used for growing vegetables aboard the International Space Station. The technology could one day support astronauts on long-duration missions in deep space. What we learn can benefit agriculture on Earth as well. In this episode, Dr. Gioia Massa, senior Life Sciences project scientist at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, outlines the systems and processes used for growing vegetables aboard the International Space Station. The technology could one day support astronauts on long-duration missions in deep space. What we learn can benefit agriculture on Earth as well. 1826 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/episode-132-orbital-debris-reducing-risk-with-cost-effective-strategies/ A new NASA report titled "Cost and Benefit Analysis of Mitigating, Tracking, and Remediating Orbital Debris" compares the cost-effectiveness of several strategies that could reduce the risk of collisions between spacecraft, including the space station, and orbital debris.  Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:54:15 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 132: Orbital Debris: Reducing Risk with Cost-Effective Strategies full 132 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) A new NASA report titled "Cost and Benefit Analysis of Mitigating, Tracking, and Remediating Orbital Debris" compares the cost-effectiveness of several strategies that could reduce the risk of collisions between spacecraft, including the space station, and orbital debris.  A new NASA report titled "Cost and Benefit Analysis of Mitigating, Tracking, and Remediating Orbital Debris" compares the cost-effectiveness of several strategies that could reduce the risk of collisions between spacecraft, including the space station, and orbital debris.  2085 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-131-the-artemis-lunar-terrain-vehicle/ In this episode, Jacob Bleacher, NASA’s chief exploration scientist, tells us about the science goals of the Artemis Lunar Terrain Vehicle and how NASA is collaborating with industry to explore more of the Moon’s surface than ever before. Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:07:55 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 131: The Artemis Lunar Terrain Vehicle full 131 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) In this episode, Jacob Bleacher, NASA’s chief exploration scientist, tells us about the science goals of the Artemis Lunar Terrain Vehicle and how NASA is collaborating with industry to explore more of the Moon’s surface than ever before. In this episode, Jacob Bleacher, NASA’s chief exploration scientist, tells us about the science goals of the Artemis Lunar Terrain Vehicle and how NASA is collaborating with industry to explore more of the Moon’s surface than ever before. 1471 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-130-ingenuitys-final-flight-lessons-learned/ Teddy Tzanetos shares his project management experiences and lessons learned from leading the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter demonstration mission, the first test of powered, controlled flight on another world. Wed, 29 May 2024 13:27:38 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 130: Ingenuity’s Final Flight: Lessons Learned full 130 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Teddy Tzanetos shares his project management experiences and lessons learned from leading the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter demonstration mission, the first test of powered, controlled flight on another world. Teddy Tzanetos shares his project management experiences and lessons learned from leading the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter demonstration mission, the first test of powered, controlled flight on another world. 1689 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-128-engineering-inflatable-structures-for-space/ How inflatable habitats moved from concept papers to the International Space Station, and what NASA is doing to eventually put one on the Moon. Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:02:25 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 128: Engineering Inflatable Structures for Space full 128 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) How inflatable habitats moved from concept papers to the International Space Station, and what NASA is doing to eventually put one on the Moon. How inflatable habitats moved from concept papers to the International Space Station, and what NASA is doing to eventually put one on the Moon. 1569 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-127-chief-program-management-officer/ Dave Mitchell brings extensive experience as an engineer and project manager to a new position leading a small team with the broad mandate of improving acquisitions and program and project management across NASA. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 09:58:10 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 127: Chief Program Management Officer full 127 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Dave Mitchell brings extensive experience as an engineer and project manager to a new position leading a small team with the broad mandate of improving acquisitions and program and project management across NASA. Dave Mitchell brings extensive experience as an engineer and project manager to a new position leading a small team with the broad mandate of improving acquisitions and program and project management across NASA. 2095 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-126-gateway-the-logistics-of-an-outpost-at-the-moon/ In this episode we’ll focus on Gateway, a small space station NASA is developing to place in orbit at the Moon. We’ll speak with Mark Wiese, who leads the team that will ensure Gateway will receive the cargo, equipment, and supplies it needs to support Artemis astronauts. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 10:36:39 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 126: Gateway: The Logistics of an Outpost at the Moon full 126 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) In this episode we’ll focus on Gateway, a small space station NASA is developing to place in orbit at the Moon. We’ll speak with Mark Wiese, who leads the team that will ensure Gateway will receive the cargo, equipment, and supplies it needs to support Artemis astronauts. In this episode we’ll focus on Gateway, a small space station NASA is developing to place in orbit at the Moon. We’ll speak with Mark Wiese, who leads the team that will ensure Gateway will receive the cargo, equipment, and supplies it needs to support Artemis astronauts. 1447 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-125-capstone-project-artemis-i-lessons-learned/ Janet Karika, who retired recently from NASA after 43 years in the aerospace industry, shares career highlights and her approach to leading the Artemis I Lessons Learned process. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 13:42:45 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 125: Capstone Project: Artemis I Lessons Learned full 125 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Janet Karika, who retired recently from NASA after 43 years in the aerospace industry, shares career highlights and her approach to leading the Artemis I Lessons Learned process. Janet Karika, who retired recently from NASA after 43 years in the aerospace industry, shares career highlights and her approach to leading the Artemis I Lessons Learned process. 1633 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-124-the-game-changing-potential-of-in-space-manufacturing/ Dive deep into the world of in-space manufacturing (ISM) with our guest, Zach Courtright, the In-Space Manufacturing Portfolio Manager at NASA. Zach shares his perspectives on cutting-edge advancements and collaborations in the field and the potential of the technology for game-changing impacts on space exploration and resource utilization. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:54:04 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 124: The Game-Changing Potential of In-Space Manufacturing full 124 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Dive deep into the world of in-space manufacturing (ISM) with our guest, Zach Courtright, the In-Space Manufacturing Portfolio Manager at NASA. Zach shares his perspectives on cutting-edge advancements and collaborations in the field and the potential of the technology for game-changing impacts on space exploration and resource utilization. Dive deep into the world of in-space manufacturing (ISM) with our guest, Zach Courtright, the In-Space Manufacturing Portfolio Manager at NASA. Zach shares his perspectives on cutting-edge advancements and collaborations in the field and the potential of the technology for game-changing impacts on space exploration and resource utilization. 1486 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-123-examining-earths-atmosphere-with-nasas-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. Wed, 07 Feb 2024 13:27:19 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 123: Examining Earth’s Atmosphere with NASA’s PACE Mission full 123 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 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. 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. 1482 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-122-charting-new-horizons-inside-nasas-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. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 122: Charting New Horizons: Inside NASA's Orion Mission full 122 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 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. 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. 1397 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/podcast-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. Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:44:35 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 121: The Artemis and Ethics Report Explained full 121 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 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. 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. 1370 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/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. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:40:57 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 120: Fueling Innovation: How NASA Shares Knowledge for Progress full 120 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 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. 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. 1380 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-119-rocket-propulsion-test-program/ Rocket Propulsion Test Program Manager Christine Powell discusses chemical propulsion testing at NASA’s world-class facilities. Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:09:14 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 119: Rocket Propulsion Test Program full 119 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Rocket Propulsion Test Program Manager Christine Powell discusses chemical propulsion testing at NASA’s world-class facilities. Rocket Propulsion Test Program Manager Christine Powell discusses chemical propulsion testing at NASA’s world-class facilities. 1422 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-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. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 13:33:12 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 118: Center Innovation Fund and Early Career Initiative full 118 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA SpaceTech's Michael LaPointe and John Nelson discuss the Center Innovation Fund and Early Career Initiative. NASA SpaceTech's Michael LaPointe and John Nelson discuss the Center Innovation Fund and Early Career Initiative. 1185 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-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. Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 117: NASA Trade and Technical Professionals, Part 3 full 117 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) 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. 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. 2082 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-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. Wed, 06 Sep 2023 13:54:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 116: NASA Trade and Technical Professionals, Part 2 full 116 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Technicians Scott Bartram, Eric Bentley, Maria Salinas, and Phil Steele discuss their hands-on work on a variety of projects and technologies. NASA Technicians Scott Bartram, Eric Bentley, Maria Salinas, and Phil Steele discuss their hands-on work on a variety of projects and technologies. 3559 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-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. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 13:41:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 115: NASA Trade and Technical Professionals, Part 1 full 115 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center Engineering Technicians Jason Nelson, Kyle Whitfield, and Alex Zamora discuss their essential contributions to NASA missions. NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center Engineering Technicians Jason Nelson, Kyle Whitfield, and Alex Zamora discuss their essential contributions to NASA missions. 1957 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-114-last-stop-before-retirement/ NASA Langley Research Center Retired Chief Scientist Dennis Bushnell discusses highlights of his 60-year NASA career and the future of the agency. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:02:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 114: Last Stop Before Retirement full 114 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Langley Research Center Retired Chief Scientist Dennis Bushnell discusses highlights of his 60-year NASA career and the future of the agency. NASA Langley Research Center Retired Chief Scientist Dennis Bushnell discusses highlights of his 60-year NASA career and the future of the agency. 1732 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-113-osiris-rex-sample-return-preparation/ OSIRIS-REx Mission Systems Engineer Ron Mink discusses preparation for the return of the United States' first asteroid sample from space to Earth. Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 113: OSIRIS-REx Sample Return Preparation full 113 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) OSIRIS-REx Mission Systems Engineer Ron Mink discusses preparation for the return of the United States' first asteroid sample from space to Earth. OSIRIS-REx Mission Systems Engineer Ron Mink discusses preparation for the return of the United States' first asteroid sample from space to Earth. 1041 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-112-techleap-nighttime-precision/ NASA TechLeap Nighttime Precision Landing Challenge Manager Greg Peters discusses the lunar landing challenge. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 112: TechLeap Nighttime Precision Landing Challenge full 112 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA TechLeap Nighttime Precision Landing Challenge Manager Greg Peters discusses the lunar landing challenge. NASA TechLeap Nighttime Precision Landing Challenge Manager Greg Peters discusses the lunar landing challenge. 995 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-111-flight-opportunities/ NASA Flight Opportunities Program Manager Danielle McCulloch discusses rapid demonstration of technologies and capabilities for NASA missions and commercial spaceflight. Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 111: Flight Opportunities full 111 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Flight Opportunities Program Manager Danielle McCulloch discusses rapid demonstration of technologies and capabilities for NASA missions and commercial spaceflight. NASA Flight Opportunities Program Manager Danielle McCulloch discusses rapid demonstration of technologies and capabilities for NASA missions and commercial spaceflight. 1300 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-109-nasa-engineering-and-safety/ NASA Engineering and Safety Center Director Tim Wilson discusses the NESC's contributions to NASA mission success. Wed, 31 May 2023 11:17:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 109: NASA Engineering and Safety Center full 109 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Engineering and Safety Center Director Tim Wilson discusses the NESC's contributions to NASA mission success. NASA Engineering and Safety Center Director Tim Wilson discusses the NESC's contributions to NASA mission success. 1103 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-108-underwater-training-for-astronauts/ NASA Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory Critical Systems Engineer Jim Sarafin discusses training astronauts for spacewalks. Wed, 17 May 2023 04:00:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 108: Underwater Training for Astronauts full 108 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory Critical Systems Engineer Jim Sarafin discusses training astronauts for spacewalks. NASA Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory Critical Systems Engineer Jim Sarafin discusses training astronauts for spacewalks. 1093 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-107-perovskite-solar-cells/ NASA Research Electrical Engineer Lyndsey McMillon-Brown discusses development of perovskite solar cell technology for Moon and Mars exploration. Wed, 03 May 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 107: Perovskite Solar Cells full 107 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Research Electrical Engineer Lyndsey McMillon-Brown discusses development of perovskite solar cell technology for Moon and Mars exploration. NASA Research Electrical Engineer Lyndsey McMillon-Brown discusses development of perovskite solar cell technology for Moon and Mars exploration. 1043 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-106-surface-water-and-ocean-topography/ Surface Water and Ocean Topography Project Manager Parag Vaze discusses the first global survey of Earth's surface water. Wed, 19 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 106: Surface Water and Ocean Topography full 106 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Surface Water and Ocean Topography Project Manager Parag Vaze discusses the first global survey of Earth's surface water. Surface Water and Ocean Topography Project Manager Parag Vaze discusses the first global survey of Earth's surface water. 1895 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-105-samples-from-mars/ Mars Sample Return Deputy Lead Scientist Lindsay Hays discusses plans to bring the first samples of Mars material to Earth. Wed, 05 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 105: Samples from Mars full 105 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Mars Sample Return Deputy Lead Scientist Lindsay Hays discusses plans to bring the first samples of Mars material to Earth. Mars Sample Return Deputy Lead Scientist Lindsay Hays discusses plans to bring the first samples of Mars material to Earth. 1404 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-104-workplace-safety-culture/ NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, and Associate Administrator Bob Cabana discuss the importance of a strong safety culture. Wed, 22 Mar 2023 13:11:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 104: Workplace Safety Culture full 104 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, and Associate Administrator Bob Cabana discuss the importance of a strong safety culture. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, and Associate Administrator Bob Cabana discuss the importance of a strong safety culture. 2671 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-103-legacy-of-inspiration/ NASA Human Spaceflight Historian Jennifer Ross-Nazzal discusses how careers for women have changed over the past 50 years as the workforce has become more diverse. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 17:00:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 103: Legacy of Inspiration full 103 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Human Spaceflight Historian Jennifer Ross-Nazzal discusses how careers for women have changed over the past 50 years as the workforce has become more diverse. NASA Human Spaceflight Historian Jennifer Ross-Nazzal discusses how careers for women have changed over the past 50 years as the workforce has become more diverse. 1812 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-101-artemis-missions/ Artemis Mission Manager Mike Sarafin discusses Artemis I and NASA's increasingly complex Moon to Mars missions. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 17:00:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 101: Artemis Missions full 101 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Artemis Mission Manager Mike Sarafin discusses Artemis I and NASA's increasingly complex Moon to Mars missions. Artemis Mission Manager Mike Sarafin discusses Artemis I and NASA's increasingly complex Moon to Mars missions. 1842 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-100-nasas-extraordinary-workforce/ NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy discusses NASA's positive impact on humanity—and the people who make it happen. Wed, 25 Jan 2023 18:00:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 100: NASA’s Extraordinary Workforce full 100 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy discusses NASA's positive impact on humanity—and the people who make it happen. NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy discusses NASA's positive impact on humanity—and the people who make it happen. 814 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-99-webb-space-telescopes-first-year/ NASA James Webb Space Telescope Mission Systems Engineer Mike Menzel discusses highlights of the observatory's first year in space. Wed, 14 Dec 2022 17:00:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 99: Webb Space Telescope’s First Year full 99 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA James Webb Space Telescope Mission Systems Engineer Mike Menzel discusses highlights of the observatory's first year in space. NASA James Webb Space Telescope Mission Systems Engineer Mike Menzel discusses highlights of the observatory's first year in space. 1329 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-98-voyager/ Voyager Project Manager Suzanne Dodd discusses NASA's longest-operating mission and the only spacecraft to explore interstellar space. Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 98: Voyager full 98 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Voyager Project Manager Suzanne Dodd discusses NASA's longest-operating mission and the only spacecraft to explore interstellar space. Voyager Project Manager Suzanne Dodd discusses NASA's longest-operating mission and the only spacecraft to explore interstellar space. 1377 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-97-mars-insight/ NASA InSight Mars Lander Principal Investigator Bruce Banerdt discusses the first mission dedicated to studying the deep interior of Mars. Thu, 17 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 97: Mars InSight full 97 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA InSight Mars Lander Principal Investigator Bruce Banerdt discusses the first mission dedicated to studying the deep interior of Mars. NASA InSight Mars Lander Principal Investigator Bruce Banerdt discusses the first mission dedicated to studying the deep interior of Mars. 1786 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-96-airworthiness/ NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center Chief Engineer CJ Bixby discusses what it takes to achieve airworthiness. Wed, 02 Nov 2022 06:30:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 96: Airworthiness full 96 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center Chief Engineer CJ Bixby discusses what it takes to achieve airworthiness. NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center Chief Engineer CJ Bixby discusses what it takes to achieve airworthiness. 1281 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-95-developmental-assignments/ NASA's Nick Jedrich and Andrew Maynard discuss the benefits of developmental assignments. Wed, 19 Oct 2022 16:00:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 95: Developmental Assignments full 95 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA's Nick Jedrich and Andrew Maynard discuss the benefits of developmental assignments. NASA's Nick Jedrich and Andrew Maynard discuss the benefits of developmental assignments. 1370 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-94-mars-sample-return/ Mars Sample Return Scientists Lindsay Hays and Meenakshi Wadhwa discuss the mission to return samples from the surface of Mars to Earth. Wed, 05 Oct 2022 16:00:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 94: Mars Sample Return full 94 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Mars Sample Return Scientists Lindsay Hays and Meenakshi Wadhwa discuss the mission to return samples from the surface of Mars to Earth. Mars Sample Return Scientists Lindsay Hays and Meenakshi Wadhwa discuss the mission to return samples from the surface of Mars to Earth. 1642 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-93-circuit-theory-application-to-animal-movement/ The Nature Conservancy's Kim Hall discusses the use of NASA Earth observation data to map animal movement and patterns. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:33:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 93: Circuit Theory Application to Animal Movement full 93 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) The Nature Conservancy's Kim Hall discusses the use of NASA Earth observation data to map animal movement and patterns. The Nature Conservancy's Kim Hall discusses the use of NASA Earth observation data to map animal movement and patterns. 1777 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-92-evolved-structures/ NASA Research Engineer Ryan McClelland discusses digital engineering technologies that are transforming classical engineering tasks and processes. Wed, 07 Sep 2022 13:54:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 92: Evolved Structures full 92 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Research Engineer Ryan McClelland discusses digital engineering technologies that are transforming classical engineering tasks and processes. NASA Research Engineer Ryan McClelland discusses digital engineering technologies that are transforming classical engineering tasks and processes. 1680 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-91-osam-1/ OSAM-1 Lead Systems Engineer Wendy Morgenstern discusses NASA's On-orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing 1 mission to robotically refuel a satellite that wasn't designed to be serviced. Wed, 24 Aug 2022 16:00:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 91: OSAM-1 full 91 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) OSAM-1 Lead Systems Engineer Wendy Morgenstern discusses NASA's On-orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing 1 mission to robotically refuel a satellite that wasn't designed to be serviced. OSAM-1 Lead Systems Engineer Wendy Morgenstern discusses NASA's On-orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing 1 mission to robotically refuel a satellite that wasn't designed to be serviced. 1912 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-90-effects-of-space-radiation/ NASA Space Radiation Element Scientist Robin Elgart discusses research aimed at reducing radiation health risks. Wed, 10 Aug 2022 15:20:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 90, Effects of Space Radiation full 90 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Space Radiation Element Scientist Robin Elgart discusses research aimed at reducing radiation health risks. NASA Space Radiation Element Scientist Robin Elgart discusses research aimed at reducing radiation health risks. 1940 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-89-the-big-dig/ Boston University Assistant Professor Virginia Greiman discusses enduring lessons from the largest, most technically challenging highway project in U.S. history. Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:30:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 89, The Big Dig full 89 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Boston University Assistant Professor Virginia Greiman discusses enduring lessons from the largest, most technically challenging highway project in U.S. history. Boston University Assistant Professor Virginia Greiman discusses enduring lessons from the largest, most technically challenging highway project in U.S. history. 2218 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-88-ingenuity-mars-helicopter-flights/ Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Chief Pilot Håvard Grip discusses the rotorcraft's history-making flights on the Red Planet. Wed, 13 Jul 2022 16:30:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 88, Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Flight full 88 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Chief Pilot Håvard Grip discusses the rotorcraft's history-making flights on the Red Planet. Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Chief Pilot Håvard Grip discusses the rotorcraft's history-making flights on the Red Planet. 1233 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-87-nustar/ NuSTAR Principal Investigator Fiona Harrison discusses NASA's Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array. Wed, 29 Jun 2022 16:21:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 87, NuSTAR full 87 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NuSTAR Principal Investigator Fiona Harrison discusses NASA's Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array. NuSTAR Principal Investigator Fiona Harrison discusses NASA's Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array. 1149 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-86-astrobiology-research-coordination-networks/ NASA Astrobiology Program Senior Scientist Mary Voytek discusses Research Coordination Networks. Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:00:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 86, Astrobiology Research Coordination Networks full 86 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Astrobiology Program Senior Scientist Mary Voytek discusses Research Coordination Networks. NASA Astrobiology Program Senior Scientist Mary Voytek discusses Research Coordination Networks. 1757 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-85-moon-to-mars-habitation/ NASA's Tiffany Nickens discusses habitats being developed for living on the lunar surface and traveling to Mars. Wed, 01 Jun 2022 16:00:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 85, Moon to Mars Habitation full 85 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA's Tiffany Nickens discusses habitats being developed for living on the lunar surface and traveling to Mars. NASA's Tiffany Nickens discusses habitats being developed for living on the lunar surface and traveling to Mars. 1163 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-84-nasas-role-in-weather-research/ NASA's Edward Kim and NOAA's Pam Sullivan discuss NASA's role in weather research. Wed, 18 May 2022 14:39:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 84, NASA’s Role in Weather Research full 84 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA's Edward Kim and NOAA's Pam Sullivan discuss NASA's role in weather research. NASA's Edward Kim and NOAA's Pam Sullivan discuss NASA's role in weather research. 2132 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-83-nasas-role-in-climate-research/ NASA Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Kate Calvin discusses the agency's role in climate research. Wed, 04 May 2022 16:00:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 83, NASA’s Role in Climate Research full 83 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Kate Calvin discusses the agency's role in climate research. NASA Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Kate Calvin discusses the agency's role in climate research. 887 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-82-nasas-role-in-agriculture/ NASA Water Resources and Agriculture Program Manager Brad Doorn discusses how NASA tools and data help solve big problems on Earth. Wed, 20 Apr 2022 16:00:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 82, NASA’s Role in Agriculture full 82 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Water Resources and Agriculture Program Manager Brad Doorn discusses how NASA tools and data help solve big problems on Earth. NASA Water Resources and Agriculture Program Manager Brad Doorn discusses how NASA tools and data help solve big problems on Earth. 1634 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-81-engineering-best-practices-part-4/ NASA Johnson Space Center Engineering Director Julie Kramer White discusses the skills required to be a top-notch engineer. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 16:00:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 81, Engineering Best Practices 4 full 81 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Johnson Space Center Engineering Director Julie Kramer White discusses the skills required to be a top-notch engineer. NASA Johnson Space Center Engineering Director Julie Kramer White discusses the skills required to be a top-notch engineer. 1689 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-80-engineering-best-practices-part-3/ NASA Space Launch System Chief Engineer John Blevins discusses the rigorous engineering of the world's most powerful rocket. Tue, 22 Mar 2022 19:05:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 80, Engineering Best Practices 3 full 80 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Space Launch System Chief Engineer John Blevins discusses the rigorous engineering of the world's most powerful rocket. NASA Space Launch System Chief Engineer John Blevins discusses the rigorous engineering of the world's most powerful rocket. 1575 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-79-engineering-best-practices-part-2/ NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate Chief Engineer Steve Hirshorn discusses what it takes to be a successful chief engineer. Wed, 09 Mar 2022 17:00:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 79, Engineering Best Practices 2 full 79 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate Chief Engineer Steve Hirshorn discusses what it takes to be a successful chief engineer. NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate Chief Engineer Steve Hirshorn discusses what it takes to be a successful chief engineer. 2071 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-78-engineering-best-practices-part-1/ NASA Chief Engineer Ralph Roe discusses engineering best practices. Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:00:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 78, Engineering Best Practices 1 full 78 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Chief Engineer Ralph Roe discusses engineering best practices. NASA Chief Engineer Ralph Roe discusses engineering best practices. 1175 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-77-veritas/ NASA's John Brophy discusses the VERITAS mission to Venus. Wed, 09 Feb 2022 17:00:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 77, VERITAS full 77 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA's John Brophy discusses the VERITAS mission to Venus. NASA's John Brophy discusses the VERITAS mission to Venus. 1649 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-76-davinci/ NASA's Mike Sekerak discusses the DAVINCI mission to Venus. Wed, 26 Jan 2022 19:04:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 76, DAVINCI full 76 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA's Mike Sekerak discusses the DAVINCI mission to Venus. NASA's Mike Sekerak discusses the DAVINCI mission to Venus. 1301 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-75-artemis-progress/ NASA's Kristin Morgan discusses 2021 progress and what's ahead for the Artemis Program in 2022. Wed, 15 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 75, Artemis Progress full 75 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA's Kristin Morgan discusses 2021 progress and what's ahead for the Artemis Program in 2022. NASA's Kristin Morgan discusses 2021 progress and what's ahead for the Artemis Program in 2022. 1376 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-74-solar-sails/ NASA's Les Johnson discusses solar sail propulsion and the upcoming Near-Earth Asteroid Scout and Solar Cruiser missions. Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:30:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 74, Solar Sails full 74 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA's Les Johnson discusses solar sail propulsion and the upcoming Near-Earth Asteroid Scout and Solar Cruiser missions. NASA's Les Johnson discusses solar sail propulsion and the upcoming Near-Earth Asteroid Scout and Solar Cruiser missions. 1682 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-73-james-webb-space-telescope/ James Webb Space Telescope Program Director Greg Robinson discusses NASA's largest and most powerful space science telescope ever constructed. Wed, 17 Nov 2021 17:00:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 73, James Webb Space Telescope full 73 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) James Webb Space Telescope Program Director Greg Robinson discusses NASA's largest and most powerful space science telescope ever constructed. James Webb Space Telescope Program Director Greg Robinson discusses NASA's largest and most powerful space science telescope ever constructed. 1199 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-72-dawn-mission/ NASA's Marc Rayman discusses the legacy of the Dawn mission to the two most massive bodies in the main asteroid belt. Wed, 03 Nov 2021 17:03:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 72, Dawn Mission full 72 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA's Marc Rayman discusses the legacy of the Dawn mission to the two most massive bodies in the main asteroid belt. NASA's Marc Rayman discusses the legacy of the Dawn mission to the two most massive bodies in the main asteroid belt. 1867 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-71-mars-oxygen-in-situ-resource-utilization-experiment/ Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment Principal Investigator Mike Hecht discusses the MOXIE technology demonstration that's generating oxygen on the Red Planet. Wed, 20 Oct 2021 16:00:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 71, Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment full 71 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment Principal Investigator Mike Hecht discusses the MOXIE technology demonstration that's generating oxygen on the Red Planet. Mars Oxygen In-Situ Resource Utilization Experiment Principal Investigator Mike Hecht discusses the MOXIE technology demonstration that's generating oxygen on the Red Planet. 1511 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-70-lucy-mission/ Lucy Deputy Project Systems Engineer Mike Sekerak discusses the first space mission to study Jupiter's Trojan asteroid swarms. Wed, 06 Oct 2021 16:00:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 70, Lucy Mission full 70 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lucy Deputy Project Systems Engineer Mike Sekerak discusses the first space mission to study Jupiter's Trojan asteroid swarms. Lucy Deputy Project Systems Engineer Mike Sekerak discusses the first space mission to study Jupiter's Trojan asteroid swarms. 1464 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-69-parker-solar-probe/ Parker Solar Probe Mission Scientist Adam Szabo discusses NASA's journey to the Sun. Wed, 22 Sep 2021 17:08:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 69, Parker Solar Probe full 69 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Parker Solar Probe Mission Scientist Adam Szabo discusses NASA's journey to the Sun. Parker Solar Probe Mission Scientist Adam Szabo discusses NASA's journey to the Sun. 2362 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-68-lessons-learned-information-system/ NASA Lessons Learned Program Manager Michael Bell discusses the agency's Lessons Learned Information System. Wed, 08 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 68, Lessons Learned Information System full 68 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Lessons Learned Program Manager Michael Bell discusses the agency's Lessons Learned Information System. NASA Lessons Learned Program Manager Michael Bell discusses the agency's Lessons Learned Information System. 897 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-67-quiet-supersonic-mission/ NASA Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Deputy Project Manager Cathy Bahm discusses the X-59 quiet supersonic research mission. Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:00:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 67, Quiet Supersonic Mission full 67 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Deputy Project Manager Cathy Bahm discusses the X-59 quiet supersonic research mission. NASA Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Deputy Project Manager Cathy Bahm discusses the X-59 quiet supersonic research mission. 1226 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-66-convergent-aeronautics-solutions/ NASA Convergent Aeronautics Solutions Project Manager Keith Wichman discusses mapping problems and solutions to transform aviation. Wed, 11 Aug 2021 02:40:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 66, Convergent Aeronautics Solutions full 66 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Convergent Aeronautics Solutions Project Manager Keith Wichman discusses mapping problems and solutions to transform aviation. NASA Convergent Aeronautics Solutions Project Manager Keith Wichman discusses mapping problems and solutions to transform aviation. 1691 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-65-nasa-intern-experiences/ NASA Intern Nick Syracuse discusses his virtual internship experiences. Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:19:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 65, NASA Intern Experiences full 65 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Intern Nick Syracuse discusses his virtual internship experiences. NASA Intern Nick Syracuse discusses his virtual internship experiences. 1149 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-64-space-communications-and-navigation/ NASA Space Communications and Navigation Chief Engineer Neil Mallik discusses how SCaN keeps the universe connected. Wed, 14 Jul 2021 15:01:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 64, Space Communications and Navigation full 64 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Space Communications and Navigation Chief Engineer Neil Mallik discusses how SCaN keeps the universe connected. NASA Space Communications and Navigation Chief Engineer Neil Mallik discusses how SCaN keeps the universe connected. 1219 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-63-osiris-rex-asteroid-mission/ OSIRIS-REx Principal Investigator Dante Lauretta discusses the NASA mission to near-Earth asteroid Bennu. Wed, 30 Jun 2021 15:17:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 63, OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Mission full 63 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) OSIRIS-REx Principal Investigator Dante Lauretta discusses the NASA mission to near-Earth asteroid Bennu. OSIRIS-REx Principal Investigator Dante Lauretta discusses the NASA mission to near-Earth asteroid Bennu. 1397 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-62-laser-communications-relay-demonstration/ NASA's Laser Communications Relay Demonstration Principal Investigator Dave Israel discusses the dynamic power of laser communications technologies. Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:41:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 62, Laser Communications Relay Demonstration full 62 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA's Laser Communications Relay Demonstration Principal Investigator Dave Israel discusses the dynamic power of laser communications technologies. NASA's Laser Communications Relay Demonstration Principal Investigator Dave Israel discusses the dynamic power of laser communications technologies. 1155 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-61-transforming-assessment-of-unsteady-aerodynamics/ NASA's Nettie Roozeboom discusses a new state-of-the-art technique to measure unsteady aerodynamics using pressure-sensitive paint. Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:30:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 61, Transforming Assessment of Unsteady Aerodynamics full 61 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA's Nettie Roozeboom discusses a new state-of-the-art technique to measure unsteady aerodynamics using pressure-sensitive paint. NASA's Nettie Roozeboom discusses a new state-of-the-art technique to measure unsteady aerodynamics using pressure-sensitive paint. 1645 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-60-dragonfly/ Dragonfly Principal Investigator Zibi Turtle discusses NASA's planned rotorcraft-lander mission to Titan. Wed, 19 May 2021 16:00:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 60, Dragonfly full 60 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Dragonfly Principal Investigator Zibi Turtle discusses NASA's planned rotorcraft-lander mission to Titan. Dragonfly Principal Investigator Zibi Turtle discusses NASA's planned rotorcraft-lander mission to Titan. 1093 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-59-spacecraft-window-design/ NASA Spacecraft Window Design Expert Lynda Estes discusses the evolution of windows that give humans a unique view into space. Wed, 05 May 2021 08:50:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 59, Spacecraft Window Design full 59 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Spacecraft Window Design Expert Lynda Estes discusses the evolution of windows that give humans a unique view into space. NASA Spacecraft Window Design Expert Lynda Estes discusses the evolution of windows that give humans a unique view into space. 1891 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-58-sofia-airborne-observatory/ SOFIA Project Scientist Naseem Rangwala discusses the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy. Wed, 21 Apr 2021 02:25:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 58, SOFIA Airborne Observatory full 58 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) SOFIA Project Scientist Naseem Rangwala discusses the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy. SOFIA Project Scientist Naseem Rangwala discusses the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy. 1941 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-57-shuttle-program-closeout-complexities/ NASA's Johnny Nguyen discusses insight gained through closeout of the Space Shuttle Program. Wed, 07 Apr 2021 06:29:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 57, Shuttle Program Closeout Complexities full 57 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA's Johnny Nguyen discusses insight gained through closeout of the Space Shuttle Program. NASA's Johnny Nguyen discusses insight gained through closeout of the Space Shuttle Program. 1329 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-56-model-based-systems-engineering/ NASA's Terry Hill and Jessica Knizhnik discuss the agency's transition to model-based systems engineering. Wed, 24 Mar 2021 04:00:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 56, Model-based Systems Engineering full 56 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA's Terry Hill and Jessica Knizhnik discuss the agency's transition to model-based systems engineering. NASA's Terry Hill and Jessica Knizhnik discuss the agency's transition to model-based systems engineering. 2600 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-55-psyche-mission/ Psyche Mission Co-investigator Ben Weiss discusses the mission to a unique metal asteroid orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. Wed, 10 Mar 2021 03:51:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 55, Psyche Mission full 55 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Psyche Mission Co-investigator Ben Weiss discusses the mission to a unique metal asteroid orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. Psyche Mission Co-investigator Ben Weiss discusses the mission to a unique metal asteroid orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. 1182 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-54-astrophysics-pioneers-program/ NASA Astrophysicist and Pioneers Program Lead Scientist Michael Garcia discusses the new program’s first mission concepts selected for further development. Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:40:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 54, Astrophysics Pioneers Program full 54 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Astrophysicist and Pioneers Program Lead Scientist Michael Garcia discusses the new program’s first mission concepts selected for further development. NASA Astrophysicist and Pioneers Program Lead Scientist Michael Garcia discusses the new program’s first mission concepts selected for further development. 1082 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-53-ingenuity-mars-helicopter/ Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Chief Engineer Bob Balaram discusses the first experimental aircraft flight on another planet. Wed, 10 Feb 2021 02:59:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 53, Ingenuity Mars Helicopter full 53 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Chief Engineer Bob Balaram discusses the first experimental aircraft flight on another planet. Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Chief Engineer Bob Balaram discusses the first experimental aircraft flight on another planet. 2122 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-52-mars-perseverance-rover-science/ Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Deputy Project Scientist Katie Stack Morgan discusses science objectives of NASA’s first astrobiology-focused mission to the Red Planet. Tue, 26 Jan 2021 02:41:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 52, Mars Perseverance Rover Science full 52 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Deputy Project Scientist Katie Stack Morgan discusses science objectives of NASA’s first astrobiology-focused mission to the Red Planet. Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Deputy Project Scientist Katie Stack Morgan discusses science objectives of NASA’s first astrobiology-focused mission to the Red Planet. 2172 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-51-advanced-air-mobility-national-campaign/ NASA Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign Deputy Lead Shivanjli Sharma discusses the "third revolution" in aviation. Wed, 13 Jan 2021 07:13:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 51, Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign full 51 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign Deputy Lead Shivanjli Sharma discusses the "third revolution" in aviation. NASA Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign Deputy Lead Shivanjli Sharma discusses the "third revolution" in aviation. 1476 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-50-futuristic-space-technologies/ NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts Program Executive Jason Derleth discusses visionary concepts that could transform future space missions. Wed, 09 Dec 2020 09:38:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 50, Futuristic Space Technologies full 50 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts Program Executive Jason Derleth discusses visionary concepts that could transform future space missions. NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts Program Executive Jason Derleth discusses visionary concepts that could transform future space missions. 3333 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-49-neemo-case-study-deconstructed/ NASA’s Bill Todd and Joyce Abbey and retired Astronaut Nicole Stott discuss NEEMO and a new case study they developed about the unique undersea analog. Tue, 24 Nov 2020 20:56:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 49, NEEMO Case Study Deconstructed full 49 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA’s Bill Todd and Joyce Abbey and retired Astronaut Nicole Stott discuss NEEMO and a new case study they developed about the unique undersea analog. NASA’s Bill Todd and Joyce Abbey and retired Astronaut Nicole Stott discuss NEEMO and a new case study they developed about the unique undersea analog. 2215 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-48-mars-landing-retropropulsion-simulation/ NASA's Michelle Munk, Ashley Korzun and Eric Nielsen discuss the impact of state-of-the-art computing on future NASA missions. Wed, 11 Nov 2020 03:51:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 48, Mars Landing Retropropulsion Simulation full 48 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA's Michelle Munk, Ashley Korzun and Eric Nielsen discuss the impact of state-of-the-art computing on future NASA missions. NASA's Michelle Munk, Ashley Korzun and Eric Nielsen discuss the impact of state-of-the-art computing on future NASA missions. 2307 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-47-iss-20-space-station-complexity/ International Space Station Flight Director Royce Renfrew discusses the complexity of the orbiting laboratory as NASA counts up to 20 years of continuous human presence in space. Wed, 28 Oct 2020 04:31:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 47, ISS 20 – Space Station Complexity full 47 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) International Space Station Flight Director Royce Renfrew discusses the complexity of the orbiting laboratory as NASA counts up to 20 years of continuous human presence in space. International Space Station Flight Director Royce Renfrew discusses the complexity of the orbiting laboratory as NASA counts up to 20 years of continuous human presence in space. 2377 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-46-iss-20-living-in-space/ American Astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson discusses 20 years of continuous human presence on the International Space Station. Tue, 13 Oct 2020 20:38:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 46, ISS 20 - Living in Space full 46 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) American Astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson discusses 20 years of continuous human presence on the International Space Station. American Astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson discusses 20 years of continuous human presence on the International Space Station. 1636 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-45-digital-transformation/ NASA Digital Transformation Officer Jill Marlowe discusses the agency’s digital transformation strategy and approach. Mon, 28 Sep 2020 21:06:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 45, Digital Transformation full 45 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Digital Transformation Officer Jill Marlowe discusses the agency’s digital transformation strategy and approach. NASA Digital Transformation Officer Jill Marlowe discusses the agency’s digital transformation strategy and approach. 1935 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-44-transiting-exoplanet-survey-satellite/ NASA Deputy Director of Astrophysics Jeff Volosin discusses the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) mission. Sun, 13 Sep 2020 04:22:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 44, Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite full 44 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Deputy Director of Astrophysics Jeff Volosin discusses the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) mission. NASA Deputy Director of Astrophysics Jeff Volosin discusses the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) mission. 1708 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-43-white-sands-test-facility/ White Sands Test Facility Manager Bob Cort discusses the history and capabilities of the NASA facility. Wed, 02 Sep 2020 07:37:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 43, White Sands Test Facility full 43 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) White Sands Test Facility Manager Bob Cort discusses the history and capabilities of the NASA facility. White Sands Test Facility Manager Bob Cort discusses the history and capabilities of the NASA facility. 1286 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-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. Wed, 19 Aug 2020 05:21:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 42, Game Changing Development Program full 42 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Game Changing Development Program Executive Niki Werkheiser discusses advancement of space technologies that could lead to new approaches for future space missions. NASA Game Changing Development Program Executive Niki Werkheiser discusses advancement of space technologies that could lead to new approaches for future space missions. 2189 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-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. Wed, 05 Aug 2020 05:54:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 41, Technical Storytelling, Part Two full 41 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA’s Jon Olansen, Jenny Devolites and Ben Asher share technical stories and discuss storytelling technique with Storytelling Strategist Johel Brown-Grant. NASA’s Jon Olansen, Jenny Devolites and Ben Asher share technical stories and discuss storytelling technique with Storytelling Strategist Johel Brown-Grant. 3376 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-40-technical-storytelling-part-one/ Storytelling Strategist Johel Brown-Grant with the U.S. State Department discusses organizational benefits of technical storytelling. Wed, 22 Jul 2020 07:41:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 40, Technical Storytelling, Part One full 40 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Storytelling Strategist Johel Brown-Grant with the U.S. State Department discusses organizational benefits of technical storytelling. Storytelling Strategist Johel Brown-Grant with the U.S. State Department discusses organizational benefits of technical storytelling. 1416 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-39-plum-brook-station/ Plum Brook Station Director David Stringer discusses world-unique test facilities at the NASA station in Ohio. Wed, 08 Jul 2020 00:06:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 39, Plum Brook Station full 39 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Plum Brook Station Director David Stringer discusses world-unique test facilities at the NASA station in Ohio. Plum Brook Station Director David Stringer discusses world-unique test facilities at the NASA station in Ohio. 1259 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-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. Wed, 24 Jun 2020 16:29:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 38, Human Factors full 38 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Armstrong Operations Engineering Branch Chief Kate McMurtry discusses the value of understanding the impact of human factors on mission performance. NASA Armstrong Operations Engineering Branch Chief Kate McMurtry discusses the value of understanding the impact of human factors on mission performance. 1013 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-37-nasa-safety-center/ NASA Safety Center Director Harmony Myers discusses resources to help achieve technical excellence in safety and mission assurance. Wed, 10 Jun 2020 00:13:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 37, NASA Safety Center full 37 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Safety Center Director Harmony Myers discusses resources to help achieve technical excellence in safety and mission assurance. NASA Safety Center Director Harmony Myers discusses resources to help achieve technical excellence in safety and mission assurance. 1287 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-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. Wed, 27 May 2020 05:15:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 36, Crowdsourcing Innovation full 36 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA’s Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation Deputy Manager Steve Rader discusses driving innovation through crowdsourcing and the gig economy. NASA’s Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation Deputy Manager Steve Rader discusses driving innovation through crowdsourcing and the gig economy. 2535 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-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. Wed, 13 May 2020 02:04:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 35, Launch America full 35 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Commercial Crew Program Chief Engineers Steve Sullivan, Chris Lupo and Deborah Crane discuss the new approach for launching American astronauts to space. NASA Commercial Crew Program Chief Engineers Steve Sullivan, Chris Lupo and Deborah Crane discuss the new approach for launching American astronauts to space. 1802 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-34-science-in-the-2020s/ NASA Scientist Michelle Thaller discusses anticipated discoveries and exciting missions planned during this decade. Wed, 29 Apr 2020 07:18:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 34, Science in the 2020s full 34 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Scientist Michelle Thaller discusses anticipated discoveries and exciting missions planned during this decade. NASA Scientist Michelle Thaller discusses anticipated discoveries and exciting missions planned during this decade. 2003 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-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. Wed, 15 Apr 2020 02:37:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 33, Young Innovators full 33 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Kenny Harris, a NASA engineer named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 Class of 2020, discusses his experiences as a young professional. Kenny Harris, a NASA engineer named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 Class of 2020, discusses his experiences as a young professional. 1704 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-32-europa-clipper/ Europa Clipper Project System Engineer Jennifer Dooley discusses NASA’s outer planets flagship mission. Mon, 30 Mar 2020 21:34:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 32, Europa Clipper full 32 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Europa Clipper Project System Engineer Jennifer Dooley discusses NASA’s outer planets flagship mission. Europa Clipper Project System Engineer Jennifer Dooley discusses NASA’s outer planets flagship mission. 1260 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-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. Wed, 18 Mar 2020 05:58:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 31, Commercial Lunar Payload Service full 31 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Steve Clarke, the Deputy Associate Administrator for Exploration in NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, discusses commercial payload delivery services to the Moon. Steve Clarke, the Deputy Associate Administrator for Exploration in NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, discusses commercial payload delivery services to the Moon. 1586 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-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. Wed, 04 Mar 2020 06:14:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 30, VIPER Lunar Rover full 30 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) VIPER Project Manager Dan Andrews discusses the lunar rover’s upcoming mission to look for water ice on the Moon. VIPER Project Manager Dan Andrews discusses the lunar rover’s upcoming mission to look for water ice on the Moon. 1396 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-29-centennial-challenges/ Monsi Roman, NASA Centennial Challenges Program Manager, discusses the agency’s flagship prizes and competition program. Wed, 19 Feb 2020 00:22:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 29, Centennial Challenges full 29 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Monsi Roman, NASA Centennial Challenges Program Manager, discusses the agency’s flagship prizes and competition program. Monsi Roman, NASA Centennial Challenges Program Manager, discusses the agency’s flagship prizes and competition program. 1808 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-28-interdisciplinary-interactions/ Anna McGowan, NASA’s Senior Engineer for Complex Systems Design, discusses the impact of interdisciplinary interactions on mission success. Tue, 04 Feb 2020 22:17:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 28: Interdisciplinary Interactions full 28 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Anna McGowan, NASA’s Senior Engineer for Complex Systems Design, discusses the impact of interdisciplinary interactions on mission success. Anna McGowan, NASA’s Senior Engineer for Complex Systems Design, discusses the impact of interdisciplinary interactions on mission success. 2150 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-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. Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:09:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 27, Megatrends for Engineering Systems full 27 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Anna McGowan, NASA’s Senior Engineer for Complex Systems Design, discusses engineering trends and the impact of rapid technology changes. Anna McGowan, NASA’s Senior Engineer for Complex Systems Design, discusses engineering trends and the impact of rapid technology changes. 2119 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-26-nasa-ivv/ NASA Independent Verification and Validation Program Director Greg Blaney discusses the impact of IV&V on high-profile NASA missions. Wed, 08 Jan 2020 05:08:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 26, NASA IV&V full 26 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Independent Verification and Validation Program Director Greg Blaney discusses the impact of IV&V on high-profile NASA missions. NASA Independent Verification and Validation Program Director Greg Blaney discusses the impact of IV&V on high-profile NASA missions. 1674 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-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. Wed, 11 Dec 2019 07:36:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 25, NASA Technology Transfer full 25 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Technology Transfer Program Executive Dan Lockney discusses the transfer of innovative space and aeronautics technologies for practical, terrestrial applications. NASA Technology Transfer Program Executive Dan Lockney discusses the transfer of innovative space and aeronautics technologies for practical, terrestrial applications. 1502 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-24-techport/ NASA TechPort’s Patrick Murphy and Ryan Miller discuss how technologists and innovators can use the tool to exchange ideas for groundbreaking solutions. Tue, 26 Nov 2019 20:23:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 24, TechPort full 24 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA TechPort’s Patrick Murphy and Ryan Miller discuss how technologists and innovators can use the tool to exchange ideas for groundbreaking solutions. NASA TechPort’s Patrick Murphy and Ryan Miller discuss how technologists and innovators can use the tool to exchange ideas for groundbreaking solutions. 1356 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-23-swamp-works/ NASA Swamp Works Senior Technologist Rob Mueller discusses technologies being developed for missions to the Moon and Mars. Wed, 13 Nov 2019 20:12:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 23, Swamp Works full 23 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Swamp Works Senior Technologist Rob Mueller discusses technologies being developed for missions to the Moon and Mars. NASA Swamp Works Senior Technologist Rob Mueller discusses technologies being developed for missions to the Moon and Mars. 1604 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-22-reflections-on-columbia/ NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Chief Knowledge Officer Ed Rogers discusses the complex human elements involved in disasters such as the Space Shuttle Columbia accident. Tue, 29 Oct 2019 23:51:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 22, Reflections on Columbia full 22 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Chief Knowledge Officer Ed Rogers discusses the complex human elements involved in disasters such as the Space Shuttle Columbia accident. NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Chief Knowledge Officer Ed Rogers discusses the complex human elements involved in disasters such as the Space Shuttle Columbia accident. 2188 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-21-nasa-human-research-program/ NASA Human Research Program Director Bill Paloski discusses methods and technologies to support safe, productive human space travel to the Moon and Mars. Tue, 15 Oct 2019 23:52:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 21, NASA Human Research Program full 21 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Human Research Program Director Bill Paloski discusses methods and technologies to support safe, productive human space travel to the Moon and Mars. NASA Human Research Program Director Bill Paloski discusses methods and technologies to support safe, productive human space travel to the Moon and Mars. 1807 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-20-exploration-spacesuit-design/ NASA Exploration EVA System Development Lead Jesse Buffington discusses spacesuit design for spacewalks on the Moon and Mars. Wed, 02 Oct 2019 17:29:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 20, Exploration Spacesuit Design full 20 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Exploration EVA System Development Lead Jesse Buffington discusses spacesuit design for spacewalks on the Moon and Mars. NASA Exploration EVA System Development Lead Jesse Buffington discusses spacesuit design for spacewalks on the Moon and Mars. 2062 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-19-magic-inside-the-orion-spacesuit/ Orion Spacesuit Engineer Kirstyn Johnson discusses the internal systems of the Orion spacesuit. Wed, 18 Sep 2019 17:04:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 19, Magic Inside the Orion Spacesuit full 19 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Orion Spacesuit Engineer Kirstyn Johnson discusses the internal systems of the Orion spacesuit. Orion Spacesuit Engineer Kirstyn Johnson discusses the internal systems of the Orion spacesuit. 1706 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-18-orion-spacesuit-design/ Orion Crew Survival Systems Project Manager Dustin Gohmert discusses Orion spacesuit design. Wed, 04 Sep 2019 17:45:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 18, Orion Spacesuit Design full 18 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Orion Crew Survival Systems Project Manager Dustin Gohmert discusses Orion spacesuit design. Orion Crew Survival Systems Project Manager Dustin Gohmert discusses Orion spacesuit design. 1983 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-17-astronaut-training/ NASA Astronaut Candidate Woody Hoburg discusses his experiences as the 2017 NASA Astronaut Class approaches the two-year mark of extensive training for space travel. Tue, 20 Aug 2019 23:43:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 17, Astronaut Training full 17 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) NASA Astronaut Candidate Woody Hoburg discusses his experiences as the 2017 NASA Astronaut Class approaches the two-year mark of extensive training for space travel. NASA Astronaut Candidate Woody Hoburg discusses his experiences as the 2017 NASA Astronaut Class approaches the two-year mark of extensive training for space travel. 1348 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-16-ocean-atmosphere-understanding/ Kathleen McIntyre, PACE Deputy Project Manager, discusses NASA's Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem mission. Wed, 07 Aug 2019 04:39:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 16, Ocean-Atmosphere Understanding full 16 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Kathleen McIntyre, PACE Deputy Project Manager, discusses NASA's Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem mission. Kathleen McIntyre, PACE Deputy Project Manager, discusses NASA's Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem mission. 1516 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-15-20-years-of-chandra-discoveries/ Chandra X-ray Observatory Project Manager Helen Cole and Project Scientist Martin Weisskopf discuss 20 years of exploring the extreme universe. Wed, 24 Jul 2019 05:38:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 15, 20 Years of Chandra Discoveries full 15 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Chandra X-ray Observatory Project Manager Helen Cole and Project Scientist Martin Weisskopf discuss 20 years of exploring the extreme universe. Chandra X-ray Observatory Project Manager Helen Cole and Project Scientist Martin Weisskopf discuss 20 years of exploring the extreme universe. 1520 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-14-apollo-lunar-landing-training/ Lisa Jones, NASA Landing and Impact Research Facility Manager, discusses the facility where the Apollo astronauts trained for the lunar landing. Wed, 10 Jul 2019 05:03:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 14, Apollo Lunar Landing Training full 14 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Lisa Jones, NASA Landing and Impact Research Facility Manager, discusses the facility where the Apollo astronauts trained for the lunar landing. Lisa Jones, NASA Landing and Impact Research Facility Manager, discusses the facility where the Apollo astronauts trained for the lunar landing. 918 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-13-apollo-legacies-and-lessons-learned/ Award-winning journalist, space historian and author Andrew Chaikin discusses the Apollo Program, almost 50 years after the Apollo 11 Moon landing. Tue, 25 Jun 2019 22:26:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 13, Apollo Legacies and Lessons Learned full 13 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Award-winning journalist, space historian and author Andrew Chaikin discusses the Apollo Program, almost 50 years after the Apollo 11 Moon landing. Award-winning journalist, space historian and author Andrew Chaikin discusses the Apollo Program, almost 50 years after the Apollo 11 Moon landing. 1673 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-12-flight-demonstrations-and-capabilities/ Brent Cobleigh, NASA Flight Demonstrations and Capabilities Project Manager, discusses new technologies that could transform air travel. Wed, 12 Jun 2019 05:04:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 12, Flight Demonstrations and Capabilities full 12 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Brent Cobleigh, NASA Flight Demonstrations and Capabilities Project Manager, discusses new technologies that could transform air travel. Brent Cobleigh, NASA Flight Demonstrations and Capabilities Project Manager, discusses new technologies that could transform air travel. 2090 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-11-commercial-crew/ Jon Cowart, a veteran space engineer, discusses NASA’s Commercial Crew Program and progress toward launching astronauts from American soil. Tue, 28 May 2019 18:44:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 11, Commercial Crew full 11 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Jon Cowart, a veteran space engineer, discusses NASA’s Commercial Crew Program and progress toward launching astronauts from American soil. Jon Cowart, a veteran space engineer, discusses NASA’s Commercial Crew Program and progress toward launching astronauts from American soil. 1355 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-10-concurrent-engineering/ The European Space Agency’s Torsten Bieler discusses how ESA uses concurrent engineering. Wed, 15 May 2019 05:33:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 10, Concurrent Engineering full 10 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) The European Space Agency’s Torsten Bieler discusses how ESA uses concurrent engineering. The European Space Agency’s Torsten Bieler discusses how ESA uses concurrent engineering. 965 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-9-mars-opportunity-rover-mission/ Abigail Fraeman, deputy project scientist on the Mars Exploration Rover mission, discusses the Opportunity rover mission. Tue, 30 Apr 2019 22:25:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 9, Mars Opportunity Rover Mission full 9 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Abigail Fraeman, deputy project scientist on the Mars Exploration Rover mission, discusses the Opportunity rover mission. Abigail Fraeman, deputy project scientist on the Mars Exploration Rover mission, discusses the Opportunity rover mission. 1810 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-8-engineering-nasas-science-missions/ Joe Gasbarre, NASA Science Mission Directorate Chief Engineer, discusses the engineering side of science missions. Tue, 16 Apr 2019 18:54:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 8, Engineering NASA’s Science Missions full 8 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Joe Gasbarre, NASA Science Mission Directorate Chief Engineer, discusses the engineering side of science missions. Joe Gasbarre, NASA Science Mission Directorate Chief Engineer, discusses the engineering side of science missions. 1995 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-7-space-shuttle-columbia-national-tour/ Mike Ciannilli, the agency’s manager of the Apollo, Challenger, Columbia Lessons Learned Program, previews the Space Shuttle Columbia National Tour. Wed, 03 Apr 2019 03:12:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 7, Space Shuttle Columbia National Tour full 7 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Mike Ciannilli, the agency’s manager of the Apollo, Challenger, Columbia Lessons Learned Program, previews the Space Shuttle Columbia National Tour. Mike Ciannilli, the agency’s manager of the Apollo, Challenger, Columbia Lessons Learned Program, previews the Space Shuttle Columbia National Tour. 1183 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-6-artificial-intelligence/ Brian Thomas, Agency Data Scientist at NASA Headquarters, discusses artificial intelligence. Wed, 20 Mar 2019 01:31:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 6, Artificial Intelligence full 6 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Brian Thomas, Agency Data Scientist at NASA Headquarters, discusses artificial intelligence. Brian Thomas, Agency Data Scientist at NASA Headquarters, discusses artificial intelligence. 1210 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-5-big-data/ John Sprague, Deputy Chief Information Officer for Technology, Data and Innovation at NASA Headquarters, discusses big data. Wed, 06 Mar 2019 03:20:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 5, Big Data full 5 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) John Sprague, Deputy Chief Information Officer for Technology, Data and Innovation at NASA Headquarters, discusses big data. John Sprague, Deputy Chief Information Officer for Technology, Data and Innovation at NASA Headquarters, discusses big data. 1343 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-4-appel-knowledge-services-overview/ Roger Forsgren, NASA Chief Knowledge Officer and APPEL Knowledge Services Director, discusses the integration of training and knowledge sharing activities. Wed, 20 Feb 2019 07:10:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 4, APPEL Knowledge Services Overview full 4 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Roger Forsgren, NASA Chief Knowledge Officer and APPEL Knowledge Services Director, discusses the integration of training and knowledge sharing activities. Roger Forsgren, NASA Chief Knowledge Officer and APPEL Knowledge Services Director, discusses the integration of training and knowledge sharing activities. 1377 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-3-unleashing-innovation/ David Miranda, innovation point of contact for the Exploration Ground Systems Program’s Operations Division, offers tips for unleashing innovation. Thu, 07 Feb 2019 02:42:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 3, Unleashing Innovation full 3 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) David Miranda, innovation point of contact for the Exploration Ground Systems Program’s Operations Division, offers tips for unleashing innovation. David Miranda, innovation point of contact for the Exploration Ground Systems Program’s Operations Division, offers tips for unleashing innovation. 1417 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-2-decision-velocity/ An Exploration Ground Systems Program division chief, Jeremy Parsons, discusses practical ways to make quality decisions faster. Wed, 19 Dec 2018 18:07:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 2, Decision Velocity full 2 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) An Exploration Ground Systems Program division chief, Jeremy Parsons, discusses practical ways to make quality decisions faster. An Exploration Ground Systems Program division chief, Jeremy Parsons, discusses practical ways to make quality decisions faster. 1512 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-1-orion/ Orion Program Manager Mark Kirasich discusses the challenges and opportunities of managing America’s next-generation spacecraft. Tue, 11 Dec 2018 00:33:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 1, Orion Spacecraft full 1 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Orion Program Manager Mark Kirasich discusses the challenges and opportunities of managing America’s next-generation spacecraft. Orion Program Manager Mark Kirasich discusses the challenges and opportunities of managing America’s next-generation spacecraft. 1900 no https://www.nasa.gov/podcasts/small-steps-giant-leaps/small-steps-giant-leaps-episode-0-preview/ APPEL Knowledge Services presents a preview of the new Small Steps, Giant Leaps podcast. Tue, 04 Dec 2018 23:24:00 -0000 Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 0, Preview full National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) APPEL Knowledge Services presents a preview of the new Small Steps, Giant Leaps podcast. APPEL Knowledge Services presents a preview of the new Small Steps, Giant Leaps podcast. 229 no