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Small Steps, Giant Leaps
Hosted by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) · EN
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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Dragonfly: Mission to Titan
Mar 400:20:44Tap to summarizeNASA's Dragonfly spacecraft, a rotorcraft the size of a small car, is set to explore Titan, Saturn's largest moon. Rich in organic compounds, Titan offers a rare window into the kinds of chemical conditions that may have existed on Earth long before life began.
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Designing the Roadmap to Mars
Mar 400:14:04Tap to summarizeNujoud Merancy, NASA's deputy associate administrator for the Strategy and Architecture Office, talks about how NASA is developing the roadmap for Artemis missions to the Moon and beyond.
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Small Steps, Giant Leaps - Pam Melroy: Behind the Strategy
Jan 18, 2025Tap to summarizeWe’re kicking off 2025 with NASA’s deputy administrator Pam Melroy, who wraps up her tenure at NASA this month. As a former astronaut with three space shuttle flights under her belt – including one flight as commander – Pam has made lasting contributions to human spaceflight. She’s also a veteran of the U.S. Air Force as a retired colonel. In her most recent role, Pam helped shape the NASA’s focus on long-term strategies, including Moon to Mars exploration, space sustainability, and a long-term vision for NASA’s future as an organization. Now, as she prepares to pass the torch, Pam joins us to reflect on her NASA career and share insights from her time as a pilot, astronaut, and public servant.
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Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 104: Workplace Safety Culture
Mar 22, 2023Tap to summarizeNASA Administrator Bill Nelson, Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, and Associate Administrator Bob Cabana discuss the importance of a strong safety culture.
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Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 100: NASA’s Extraordinary Workforce
Jan 25, 2023Tap to summarizeNASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy discusses NASA's positive impact on humanity—and the people who make it happen.
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