Small Steps, Giant Leaps

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Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 123: Examining Earth’s Atmosphere with NASA’s PACE Mission Feb 07, 2024

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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.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 122: Charting New Horizons: Inside NASA's Orion Mission Jan 24, 2024

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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.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 121: The Artemis and Ethics Report Explained Dec 13, 2023

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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.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 120: Fueling Innovation: How NASA Shares Knowledge for Progress Nov 30, 2023

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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.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 119: Rocket Propulsion Test Program Oct 18, 2023

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Rocket Propulsion Test Program Manager Christine Powell discusses chemical propulsion testing at NASA’s world-class facilities.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 118: Center Innovation Fund and Early Career Initiative Oct 04, 2023

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NASA SpaceTech's Michael LaPointe and John Nelson discuss the Center Innovation Fund and Early Career Initiative.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 117: NASA Trade and Technical Professionals, Part 3 Sep 20, 2023

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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.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 116: NASA Trade and Technical Professionals, Part 2 Sep 06, 2023

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NASA Technicians Scott Bartram, Eric Bentley, Maria Salinas, and Phil Steele discuss their hands-on work on a variety of projects and technologies.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 115: NASA Trade and Technical Professionals, Part 1 Aug 23, 2023

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NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center Engineering Technicians Jason Nelson, Kyle Whitfield, and Alex Zamora discuss their essential contributions to NASA missions.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 114: Last Stop Before Retirement Aug 09, 2023

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NASA Langley Research Center Retired Chief Scientist Dennis Bushnell discusses highlights of his 60-year NASA career and the future of the agency.

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