Best National Aeronautics Podcasts (2024)

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Certifying Artemis Rocket Engines 55:10

11h ago55:10

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Experts from NASA’s Stennis Space Center discuss the facilities that support RS-25 engine testing for the Space Launch System and future Artemis missions. HWHAP Episode 338.By Abby Graf

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Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 130: Ingenuity’s Final Flight: Lessons Learned 28:09

2h ago28:09

28:09

Teddy Tzanetos shares his project management experiences and lessons learned from leading the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter demonstration mission, the first test of powered, controlled flight on another world.By Masha Berger

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44: The Milken Institute's Nicole Valentine tells us what the future of the finance looks like and the implications for young women 20:53

32m ago20:53

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This is episode is recorded at the 2024 Milken Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California. My guest is Nicole Valentine, the director, Fintech at the Milken Institute with over a decade of financial services and innovation experience. Nicole's work engages policymakers to improve access to capital and financial inclusion. She is frequently feat…

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Mars Audio Log #10 55:48

6d ago55:48

55:48

The CHAPEA crew checks in on their 10th month in a Mars simulated habitat, and a NASA scientist explains her role studying crew habitat design and how it supports behavioral health, team cohesion, and performance. HWHAP Episode 337.By Abby Graf

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H-3PO 1:00:54

11h ago1:00:54

1:00:54

Three experts within the Human Physiology, Performance, Protection and Operations Laboratory (H-3PO) at NASA, explain the ins and outs of this integrated laboratory designed to support human spaceflight. HWHAP Episode 336.By Abby Graf

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43: What I learned at the United Nations about the status of women in the world today 8:41

13d ago8:41

8:41

In this episode of Banking on Girls, I reflect on my experience at the United Nations 68th Commission on the Status of Women, highlighting the urgent need for gender financial inclusion. From the grandeur of the General Assembly Hall to intimate panel discussions, the event showcased global efforts to address disparities in economic empowerment. In…

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Small Payloads, Big Science 48:00

11h ago48:00

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A nanosatellites expert explains the process of how CubeSats are selected, scheduled for launch, and eventually deployed from the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 335.By Abby Graf

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Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 129: Accelerating Discoveries with Open Science 21:08

21d ago21:08

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In this episode, Dr. Chelle Gentemann, Open Science Program Scientist for the Office of the Chief Science Data Officer, explains NASA’s initiative to make science more collaborative, accessible, and inclusive. Known as Transform to Open Science, or TOPS, the program encourages increased access to research and data.…

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Atmospheric Waves 59:29

28d ago59:29

59:29

A principal investigator talks about an experiment on board the space station observing the forces that drive space weather. HWHAP 334.By Abby Graf

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Sun Series: Bonus: Dispatches from the Path of Totality 35:42

14d ago35:42

35:42

On April 8, 2024, North America experienced its last total solar eclipse until the 2040s. As the Moon’s shadow fell across the U.S., NASA sent Curious Universe producers out into the field across the path of totality to talk to space nerds and eclipse scientists. In this special bonus episode of our Sun Series, we’ll relive the special day together…

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Mars Audio Log #9 59:19

21d ago59:19

59:19

The CHAPEA crew checks in on their ninth month in a Mars simulated habitat and a Mars architecture expert explains CHAPEA’s role in NASA’s long-term plans to explore the Red Planet. HWHAP Episode 333.By Abby Graf

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42: What your child is learning about money on social media and the conversations you need to be having 24:52

26d ago24:52

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In this episode I speak with Josina Kamerling, the Head of Regulatory Outreach for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region for the CFA Institute, about their recently released paper The Finfluencer Appeal: Investing in the Age of Social Media. Josina tells us that financial regulatory systems around the world are not fit for purpose for d…

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Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 128: Engineering Inflatable Structures for Space 26:09

12d ago26:09

26:09

How inflatable habitats moved from concept papers to the International Space Station, and what NASA is doing to eventually put one on the Moon.By Masha Berger

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Sun Series: Soaring Toward the Sun 35:50

13d ago35:50

35:50

For the first time, a NASA spacecraft is flying through the Sun's atmosphere. Nour Raouafi, project scientist for Parker Solar Probe, explains why the Sun's corona is the source of one of the biggest mysteries in all of space science. So, what does it take to build a probe that can touch the Sun—including surviving temperatures of 2,500 degrees Fah…

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Legendary Airport Boss: Angela Gittens Shares Airport Management Wisdom with Shauntel Clarke, Graduate Student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL 1:01:03

30d ago1:01:03

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Airport management legend Angela Gittens talks openly with me and shares insight about her distinguished aviation career, her unexpected career path, and the rewards of her accomplishments. Angela has served as the Director General of Airports Council International (ACI World) before retiring in 2020; she was CEO for Miami International and Hartsfi…

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Meet the Queen of Culinary Aviation, Paula Kraft, Co-Founder of DaVinci Inflight Training Institute 1:00:48

16d ago1:00:48

1:00:48

Earlier this year, I had the privilege of visiting and touring the DaVinci Inflight Training Institute which is adjacent to the Ft. Lauderdale Executive airport. Besides being impressed with what I saw at this state of the art cabin crew member professional training facility, I had an enlightening sidebar conversation with Paula Kraft that made me …

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Crew Flight Test: The Astronauts 36:12

17d ago36:12

36:12

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test Commander Butch Wilmore and Pilot Suni Williams discuss their astronaut journeys and preparation to be the first humans to fly Starliner. HWHAP Episode 332.By Abby Graf

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Sun Series: What is Space Weather? 34:30

20d ago34:30

34:30

From Earth, the Sun can seem steady and predictable. But when you look at our star close up, there’s a lot going on. Go behind the scenes with NASA’s Moon to Mars Space Weather Analysis Office, a team monitoring space weather—eruptions of radiation and plasma from the Sun that can wreak havoc on spacecraft and pose dangers to astronauts. We’ll also…

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Crew Flight Test: The Mission 1:15:02

24d ago1:15:02

1:15:02

Flight directors discuss NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test and the operations behind this historic mission. HWHAP Episode 331.By Abby Graf

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41: REWIND EPISODE How aeronautical engineer Karina Montilla Edmonds' early exposure to math led her to advocacy for women in STEM 23:15

24d ago23:15

23:15

This is a REWIND EPISODE where my guest is Karina Montilla Edmonds an aeronautical engineerr and leader in the field of innovation and technology transfer. Karina has a distinguished career spanning from the Obama Administration to tech companies such as Google. She currently serves as the Senior Vice President and Global Head of Academies and Univ…

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Sun Series: Minisode! Countdown to Total Solar Eclipse 2024 11:57

2M ago11:57

11:57

It’s time. On April 8, 2024, millions of people across North America will see a total solar eclipse. Get the most out of totality with this special bonus episode. Listen up for safety tips, learn how to make your own pinhole projector to safely view the eclipse and learn how anyone—including you!—can contribute to NASA research through citizen scie…

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Eclipse Across North America 2024 27:17

1M ago27:17

27:17

On April 8, the total solar eclipse across the United States will be the last for 20 years. A NASA flight controller discusses all you need to know about the eclipse, how to best witness it, and the safety precautions that come with it. HWHAP Episode 330.By Abby Graf

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Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 127: Chief Program Management Officer 34:55

2M ago34:55

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Dave Mitchell brings extensive experience as an engineer and project manager to a new position leading a small team with the broad mandate of improving acquisitions and program and project management across NASA.By Masha Berger

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Pass Your Private Pilot Oral Exam - ACS Breakdown Part 9 - Human Factors 37:33

2M ago37:33

37:33

In our final edition of our ACS breakdown for your private pilot oral exam, we are discussing task H, Human Factors. Human factors are one of the most overlooked subjects in training, yet there is a lot to know and consider when evaluating our own airworthiness and fitness to fly. Hopefully after listening to this episode, you'll have a much greate…

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Sun Series: You (Yes, You!) Can Help NASA Study the Sun 44:36

2M ago44:36

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How often do you think about your nearest star? Though it may not seem like it from here on Earth, our trusty Sun is a place of mystery. Take a good look at its influence on our planet – through the otherworldly experience of eclipse, maybe, or the aurora – and you might get "sucked" in... to a citizen science project, that is. Join NASA Sun scient…

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Mars Audio Log #8 1:00:40

1M ago1:00:40

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The CHAPEA crew checks in on their eighth month in a Mars simulated habitat and a NASA biostatistician discusses the process of analysis, interpretation, and presentation of scientific data. HWHAP Episode 329.By Abby Graf

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40: How CEO Elizabeth Rossiello became one of the 1.5% of female fintech founders globally 23:34

2M ago23:34

23:34

My guest today is Elizabeth Rossiello the CEO and founder of AZA Finance, a fintech company which is accelerating global access to frontier markets through an innovative infrastructure. In this episode Elizabeth tells us how she became one of the 1.5% of female fintech founders globally. Elizabeth also gives us a lesson on cryptocurrency, and tells…

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Sun Series: How to Experience a Total Solar Eclipse 41:12

1M ago41:12

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On April 8, 2024, the Moon will pass in front of the Sun, casting a shadow across Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Total solar eclipses have fascinated human beings for thousands of years. Watching the Moon eclipse the Sun is a surreal, multi-sensory experience that you’re not likely to forget. But Eclipses also offer unique opportunities for…

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Pass Your Private Pilot Oral Exam - ACS Breakdown Part 8 - Operation of Systems 42:14

1M ago42:14

42:14

Today we're discussing aircraft SYSTEMS! This is one of the most overlooked and misunderstood subjects in pilot training, but with a little explanation, I think you'll find it's a lot simpler than you might have initially thought. Support the Show. Youtube: www.youtube.com/northwestaeronaut Instagram: @northwest_aeronaut TikTok: nw_aeronaut Website…

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VIPER 47:51

2M ago47:51

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NASA's Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover, also known as VIPER, is the agency’s first robotic lunar rover. Learn more about VIPER and its journey to the lunar surface. HWHAP Episode 328.By Abby Graf

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Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 126: Gateway: The Logistics of an Outpost at the Moon 24:07

2M ago24:07

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In this episode we’ll focus on Gateway, a small space station NASA is developing to place in orbit at the Moon. We’ll speak with Mark Wiese, who leads the team that will ensure Gateway will receive the cargo, equipment, and supplies it needs to support Artemis astronauts.By Masha Berger

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Sun Series: The Sun, Our Star 36:23

2M ago36:23

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The Sun is our closest star. Billions of years ago, it shaped the formation of our home planet and the beginning of life on Earth. Today, it provides the heat and energy that powers our civilization, but it can also disrupt our technology and spacecraft through explosive outbursts of radiation. Join NASA Sun scientist Joe Westlake on a journey from…

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Electrician to Astronaut 38:31

2M ago38:31

38:31

NASA astronaut Tracy C. Dyson discusses her background and anticipation as she looks ahead to the beginning of her third spaceflight later this month. HWHAP Episode 327.By Abby Graf

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39: How SIFMA Foundation President, Melanie Mortimer, is teaching 12 million girls about investing and personal finance 27:44

3M ago27:44

27:44

My guest today is Melanie Mortimer the President of the SIFMA Foundation. SIFMA is the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, and the SIFMA Foundation is the nation’s leader in youth investor and financial education that ensures all young people, regardless of background, have access to transformative knowledge and tools to prepare …

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Here Comes the Sun Series 2:44

2M ago2:44

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Meet the Sun. Even if you think you know our star, our new mini series from NASA’s Curious Universe will show you why Sun science is heating up in 2024—and why NASA experts have so much more to discover. Get ready for the hair-raising experience of a total solar eclipse, and learn how anyone can pitch in through citizen science. See the vibrant and…

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Women in Aviation International's Inspiring 35th Annual Conference Elevating Aviation and Aerospace Career Opportunities and Possibilities 54:34

2M ago54:34

54:34

Looking for career opportunities and possibilities in aviation and aerospace? Join me as we share a detailed overview of the Women in Aviation International 2024 conference taking place March 21-24 at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, Florida are Lynda Coffman, the newly selected CEO of Women in Aviation International (WAI), and Stephan…

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Podcast in a Vacuum Chamber 1:13:25

2M ago1:13:25

1:13:25

From inside of Chamber A at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, NASA experts discuss VIPER’s vacuum chamber testing in preparation for a south pole lunar landing. HWHAP Episode 326.By Abby Graf

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Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 125: Capstone Project: Artemis I Lessons Learned 27:14

2M ago27:14

27:14

Janet Karika, who retired recently from NASA after 43 years in the aerospace industry, shares career highlights and her approach to leading the Artemis I Lessons Learned process.By Masha Berger

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So You Want to be an Astronaut? 11:04

2M ago11:04

11:04

NASA is looking to recruit the next class of astronauts, and applications are open! The manager of NASA astronaut selection discusses the selection process and how to apply to an out-of-this-world career. HWHAP Episode 325.5.By Abby Graf

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Astronaut Graduation 2024 2:03:26

2M ago2:03:26

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The 2021 class of astronaut candidates, known as “The Flies," is graduating after two years of rigorous training. Learn more about the class, their training, and what they are looking forward to as an astronaut in the Artemis generation. HWHAP Episode 325.By Abby Graf

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38: How CEO Martine Ferland successfully guided her firm through the pandemic, the issues she sees facing women, and the money lessons she has passed down to her children 29:12

3M ago29:12

29:12

My guest today is Martine Ferland, the Chief Executive Officer of Mercer, a $5 billion global leader in redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. She also serves as Vice Chair of Marsh McLennan, Mercer’s parent company, the leading global professional services firm in risk,…

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The Helicopter Industry Powers Up to Full Speed at Heli-Expo in the Anaheim Convention Center 1:01:03

2M ago1:01:03

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Everything you have ever wanted to know about the helicopter industry with 60 plus helicopters on display along with over 600 helicopter industry exhibitors. has gotten even better. The Helicopter Association International has evolved into the Vertical Aviation International. To talk about Heli-Expo in detail are my guests James Viola, President an…

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