Small Steps, Giant Leaps

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Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 134: The Internet of Animals Jul 24, 2024

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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.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 133: The Science of Space Gardening Jul 10, 2024

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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.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 132: Orbital Debris: Reducing Risk with Cost-Effective Strategies Jun 26, 2024

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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.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 131: The Artemis Lunar Terrain Vehicle Jun 12, 2024

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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.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 130: Ingenuity’s Final Flight: Lessons Learned May 29, 2024

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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.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 128: Engineering Inflatable Structures for Space Apr 24, 2024

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How inflatable habitats moved from concept papers to the International Space Station, and what NASA is doing to eventually put one on the Moon.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 127: Chief Program Management Officer Apr 03, 2024

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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.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 126: Gateway: The Logistics of an Outpost at the Moon Mar 20, 2024

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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.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 125: Capstone Project: Artemis I Lessons Learned Mar 06, 2024

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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.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 124: The Game-Changing Potential of In-Space Manufacturing Feb 21, 2024

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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.

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