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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 Earth. Learn what’s next as they build missions that redefine the future with amazing discoveries and remarkable innovations.

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Episode 53Feb 9, 2021

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 53, Ingenuity Mars Helicopter

Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Chief Engineer Bob Balaram discusses the first experimental aircraft flight on another planet.

Episode 52Jan 25, 2021

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 52, Mars Perseverance Rover Science

Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover Deputy Project Scientist Katie Stack Morgan discusses science objectives of NASA’s first astrobiology-focused mission to the Red Planet.

Episode 51Jan 13, 2021

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 51, Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign

NASA Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign Deputy Lead Shivanjli Sharma discusses the "third revolution" in aviation.

Episode 50Dec 9, 2020

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 50, Futuristic Space Technologies

NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts Program Executive Jason Derleth discusses visionary concepts that could transform future space missions.