Best NASA Goddard Podcasts (2024)

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Entering NASA's Workforce Pipeline via the NASA PATHWAYS Internship Program 1:03:41

14d ago1:03:41

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NASA is looking for aspiring aerospace professionals from diverse backgrounds who are passionate about the opportunities and possibilities with all that NASA offers. My conversation included expertise and guidance from `Mai Miller, the NASA Pathways Program Coordinator, at the NASA Kennedy Space Center, and personal insight and perspectives from cu…

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

2M ago35:42

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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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Sun Series: Soaring Toward the Sun 35:50

3M ago35:50

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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

3M 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

3M ago1:00:48

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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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Sun Series: What is Space Weather? 34:30

3M ago34:30

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

3M ago11:57

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

3M 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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Sun Series: How to Experience a Total Solar Eclipse 41:12

4M 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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Sun Series: The Sun, Our Star 36:23

4M 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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Here Comes the Sun Series 2:44

4M 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

4M ago54:34

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

4M 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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Planet Hunting with Host Padi Boyd 37:45

5M ago37:45

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In this special episode, we turn the tables and put host Padi Boyd in the interview seat. Padi shares stories from her time with NASA’s groundbreaking Kepler mission, which showed us many more exoplanets—planets orbiting other stars—than we had previously discovered. She also tells us about her dream astronomical dinner companion and her go-to kara…

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A Year in Mars Dune Alpha 25:36

7M ago25:36

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To prepare for the day when humans travel to Mars, NASA is conducting a one-year experiment in a Mars simulation environment. So what’s it like to spend a year in CHAPEA, the Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog? In this season finale episode, travel through the airlock with voice recordings made by the four-person crew, including what it…

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A New Minimally Invasive Approach to Spinal Cord Injury 14:44

7M ago14:44

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Spinal cord injury affects 17,000 Americans and 700,000 people worldwide each year. Prognoses are often tragic and social costs exceed $2 million (U.S. and EU) in the first five years ofcare. A research team at NeuroPair, Inc. won the Grand Prize in the 2023 Create the Future Design Contest for a revolutionary approach to spinal cord repair. Dr. Yo…

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Exploring the Early Universe with Webb 27:57

7M ago27:57

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The James Webb Space Telescope promised to show us “baby pictures” of the universe. Now in its second year of science, Webb is fulfilling that promise—and more. NASA scientists Jane Rigby, Taylor Hutchison, and Gerónimo Villanueva explain how they use Webb to peer back to the earliest stages of the universe and examine stunning plumes of water in o…

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Human Factors in Drug Delivery 47:48

7M ago47:48

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Patients are more likely to adhere to their treatment plans when drug-delivery devices are user-friendly. So, what can device developers do to ensure safety but also provide a positive user experience? Using human factors engineering, developers can design features to prevent errors and contribute to the successful use of the device. On this episod…

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Special Delivery from Outer Space 38:10

7M ago38:10

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On September 24, 2023, a capsule from space parachuted down into the Utah desert. Tucked inside it were 4.5-billion-year-old bits of rock and dust from a faraway asteroid named Bennu collected by the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft. These pristine space rocks, which contain carbon and other building blocks of life, could rewrite scientists’ understanding of …

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Girls in Aviation Day Career Perspectives with Vince Mickens, hosted by the Capital Region Chapter of WAI, Live from the Signature Flight Support Hangar at DCA, Washington, D.C. 1:11:48

7M ago1:11:48

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I had the pleasure of spending the day at one of the many 'Girls in Aviation' day events, this one hosted by the Capital Region Chapter of Women in Aviation International taking place in the hangar of Signature Flight Support at Reagan National airport in Washington, D.C. During my livestream broadcast, I was joined by guest co-hosts Ruth-Ann Suthe…

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Tiny but Mighty 31:15

8M ago31:15

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What do air pollution, thunder clouds and climate change have in common? Aerosols! These tiny particles, generated by everything from desert dust storms to car exhaust, play a huge role in our atmosphere, affecting our health when we breathe them in and even changing the weather. Globally, they play an even bigger role, changing how much sunlight g…

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Powerful Sensors for the Eye 12:59

8M ago12:59

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Advances in integrated microelectronics have enabled a revolution in ever smaller and more powerful medical sensors. One such use is for detecting pressure in the eye. InjectSense has invented an implantable sensor that detects direct dynamic pressure in the eye and transmits high-fidelity data from inside the eye of a patient to their physician. O…

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Advanced Air Mobility Career Opportunities: Emerging Air Taxi Industry Discussion with Archer Aviation's Billy Nolen 1:01:08

8M ago1:01:08

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A one-on-one illuminating conversation with Billy Nolen, the Chief Safety Officer for Archer Aviation after recently leading the FAA as Acting Administrator. Billy and I talked on a range of aviation related subjects, from his over three decade flying and flight safety career, to how Archer Aviation is paving a significant path in Advanced Air Mobi…

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Young Ladies Elevating Their Aviation and Aerospace Careers 56:21

8M ago56:21

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Ruth-Ann Sutherland, Trip Service Specialist, GrandView Aviation Anna Cutter, Sales and Charter Coordinator, Cutter Aviation Yarisse Adorno Oyola, Graduate Student, Florida Institute of Technology, Graduate Research Assistant Shauntel Clarke, MS Aviation, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career-ori…

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How You (Yes, You!) Can Do Science With NASA 28:19

8M ago28:19

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Anyone can participate in the process of NASA science and engineering through what we call citizen science, regardless of your citizenship. You might have heard it called “participatory science” or “community science.” It all means that thousands of people around the world are helping the professionals make discoveries about our planet, our solar s…

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Hum of the Sun 32:02

8M ago32:02

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What does space sound like? It’s a question that has fascinated composers and scientists alike throughout history. Through a process called data sonification, heliophysicists are using NASA satellites like audio recorders to listen to the electromagnetic symphony our Sun plays, and making new discoveries along the way. NASA's Curious Universe is an…

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How AI is Changing Military Aircraft Maintenance and More 18:13

8M ago18:13

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On Nov. 2nd, the Department of Defense (DoD) published its 2023 Data, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence Adoption Strategy, outlining how the agency will acquire and deploy AI-enabled systems in the future. David Mazar, Vice President of Strategy and Growth, SparkCognition Government Systems is the guest on this episode of Here’s an Idea. Ahead…

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Welcome to the Dark Side 25:20

8M ago25:20

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Normal matter—the kind that makes up our home planet and everything we can see—adds up to just five percent of the known universe. The other 95 percent is dark matter and dark energy, a tag team that ranks among the biggest mysteries in all of science. NASA astrophysicists Jason Rhodes and Ami Choi explain how we study this dark side and why it’s m…

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Introducing Season Six 1:54

8M ago1:54

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In season six, meet researchers who are using sounds from the Sun to unlock new details about our star, explore the “dark side” of the universe with scientists who study dark matter and dark energy, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the first NASA mission to deliver an asteroid sample to Earth. A new episode drops every Tuesday. NASA's Curious Un…

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The Rewarding Aviation Profession of Buying, Selling, and Leasing Business Aircraft 1:00:13

9M ago1:00:13

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Now here's an area of aviation that you don't hear talked about that often, even though it is an essential aspect of the industry. I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to have a roundtable chat with a couple of seasoned aircraft sales professionals along with two relatively new young aircraft sales professionals, all of whom provided great insight.…

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The Next Frontier in Neurology 20:02

9M ago20:02

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Treatments for neurological disorders such as epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, dystonia, and other related neurological disorders often include invasive surgery to implant electrodes in specific brain regions to help control motor symptoms. But what if there weretechnologies that offered minimally invasive options while improving patient outcomes and…

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Dr. Brendan Mulvaney Talks China’s Space and SATCOM Strategy 14:09

9M ago14:09

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Ahead of his participation in the 2023 Global MilSatCom conference and exhibition, Dr. Brendan Mulvaney joins the podcast to discuss China’s latest military space and satellite technology related developments. Dr. Mulvaney is the Director of the China Aerospace Studies Institute at National Defense University. He also served several tours in Califo…

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The Gripen E Jet's New Lithium-Ion Battery 16:55

10M ago16:55

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The Gripen E is the latest variant of Saab's fighter jet that first achieved certification for military use and entry into service in December 2022. The Swedish aerospace manufacturer recently awarded a new design and development contract for a 24 volt lithium-ion battery to be developed by EaglePicher, a St. Louis, Missouri-based supplier of missi…

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