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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 9Apr 30, 2019

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 9, Mars Opportunity Rover Mission

Abigail Fraeman, deputy project scientist on the Mars Exploration Rover mission, discusses the Opportunity rover mission.

Episode 8Apr 16, 2019

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 8, Engineering NASA’s Science Missions

Joe Gasbarre, NASA Science Mission Directorate Chief Engineer, discusses the engineering side of science missions.

Episode 7Apr 2, 2019

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 7, Space Shuttle Columbia National Tour

Mike Ciannilli, the agency’s manager of the Apollo, Challenger, Columbia Lessons Learned Program, previews the Space Shuttle Columbia National Tour.

Episode 6Mar 19, 2019

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 6, Artificial Intelligence

Brian Thomas, Agency Data Scientist at NASA Headquarters, discusses artificial intelligence.