National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Small Steps, Giant Leaps

Science EN ↓ 175 episodes

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.

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Science

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www.nasa.gov

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 49, NEEMO Case Study Deconstructed 24.11.2020

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.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 48, Mars Landing Retropropulsion Simulation 11.11.2020

NASA's Michelle Munk, Ashley Korzun and Eric Nielsen discuss the impact of state-of-the-art computing on future NASA missions.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 47, ISS 20 – Space Station Complexity 28.10.2020

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.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 46, ISS 20 - Living in Space 13.10.2020

American Astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson discusses 20 years of continuous human presence on the International Space Station.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 45, Digital Transformation 28.09.2020

NASA Digital Transformation Officer Jill Marlowe discusses the agency’s digital transformation strategy and approach.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 44, Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite 13.09.2020

NASA Deputy Director of Astrophysics Jeff Volosin discusses the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) mission.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 43, White Sands Test Facility 02.09.2020

White Sands Test Facility Manager Bob Cort discusses the history and capabilities of the NASA facility.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 42, Game Changing Development Program 19.08.2020

NASA Game Changing Development Program Executive Niki Werkheiser discusses advancement of space technologies that could lead to new approaches for future space missions.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 41, Technical Storytelling, Part Two 05.08.2020

NASA’s Jon Olansen, Jenny Devolites and Ben Asher share technical stories and discuss storytelling technique with Storytelling Strategist Johel Brown-Grant.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 40, Technical Storytelling, Part One 22.07.2020

Storytelling Strategist Johel Brown-Grant with the U.S. State Department discusses organizational benefits of technical storytelling.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 39, Plum Brook Station 08.07.2020

Plum Brook Station Director David Stringer discusses world-unique test facilities at the NASA station in Ohio.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 38, Human Factors 24.06.2020

NASA Armstrong Operations Engineering Branch Chief Kate McMurtry discusses the value of understanding the impact of human factors on mission performance.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 37, NASA Safety Center 10.06.2020

NASA Safety Center Director Harmony Myers discusses resources to help achieve technical excellence in safety and mission assurance.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 36, Crowdsourcing Innovation 27.05.2020

NASA’s Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation Deputy Manager Steve Rader discusses driving innovation through crowdsourcing and the gig economy.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 35, Launch America 13.05.2020

NASA Commercial Crew Program Chief Engineers Steve Sullivan, Chris Lupo and Deborah Crane discuss the new approach for launching American astronauts to space.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 34, Science in the 2020s 29.04.2020

NASA Scientist Michelle Thaller discusses anticipated discoveries and exciting missions planned during this decade.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 33, Young Innovators 15.04.2020

Kenny Harris, a NASA engineer named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 Class of 2020, discusses his experiences as a young professional.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 32, Europa Clipper 30.03.2020

Europa Clipper Project System Engineer Jennifer Dooley discusses NASA’s outer planets flagship mission.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 31, Commercial Lunar Payload Service 18.03.2020

Steve Clarke, the Deputy Associate Administrator for Exploration in NASA’s Science Mission Directorate, discusses commercial payload delivery services to the Moon.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 30, VIPER Lunar Rover 04.03.2020

VIPER Project Manager Dan Andrews discusses the lunar rover’s upcoming mission to look for water ice on the Moon.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 29, Centennial Challenges 19.02.2020

Monsi Roman, NASA Centennial Challenges Program Manager, discusses the agency’s flagship prizes and competition program.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 28: Interdisciplinary Interactions 04.02.2020

Anna McGowan, NASA’s Senior Engineer for Complex Systems Design, discusses the impact of interdisciplinary interactions on mission success.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 27, Megatrends for Engineering Systems 22.01.2020

Anna McGowan, NASA’s Senior Engineer for Complex Systems Design, discusses engineering trends and the impact of rapid technology changes.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 26, NASA IV&V 08.01.2020

NASA Independent Verification and Validation Program Director Greg Blaney discusses the impact of IV&V on high-profile NASA missions.

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 25, NASA Technology Transfer 11.12.2019

NASA Technology Transfer Program Executive Dan Lockney discusses the transfer of innovative space and aeronautics technologies for practical, terrestrial applications.

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