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Small Steps, Giant Leaps

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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Episode 143Nov 27, 2024

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 143: NASA Training Simulators

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.

Episode 142Nov 13, 2024

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 142: Europa Clipper: Voyage to a Water World

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.

Episode 141Oct 30, 2024

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 141: Planetary Defense at 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.

Episode 140Oct 16, 2024

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 140: Artificial Intelligence at 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.