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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 29Feb 18, 2020

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 29, Centennial Challenges

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

Episode 28Feb 4, 2020

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.

Episode 27Jan 21, 2020

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.

Episode 26Jan 8, 2020

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

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