Best National Aeronautics Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 132: Orbital Debris: Reducing Risk with Cost-Effective Strategies 34:46

2h ago34:46

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A new NASA report titled "Cost and Benefit Analysis of Mitigating, Tracking, and Remediating Orbital Debris" compares the cost-effectiveness of several strategies that could reduce the risk of collisions between spacecraft, including the space station, and orbital debris.By Andres D. Almeida

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

17h 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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46: REWIND EPISODE How Berenice Giannini's upbringing as a young girl in Mexico led to the successful launch and sale of her e-commerce venture 22:55

2d ago22:55

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This episode is a rewind of my conversation with entrepreneur Berenice (“Bere”) Giannini. Giannini is not a typical venture-backed founder. She’s a Mexican immigrant and solo entrepreneur who launched and exited her first venture-funded company, eTailPet, after a 20-year-long career outside the tech ecosystem in only four years. After earning an MB…

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The Quesst for Low Sonic Booms 47:32

5d ago47:32

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Aerospace engineers discuss NASA’s Quesst mission and the X-59 aircraft designed to fly faster than the speed of sound and test the future of supersonic travel. HWHAP Episode 341.By Abby Graf

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NBL Environments 47:26

13d ago47:26

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An engineer at the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory discusses how environmental effects help make spacewalk training more realistic in the 40-foot-deep pool. HWHAP Episode 340.By Abby Graf

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Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 131: The Artemis Lunar Terrain Vehicle 24:31

14d ago24:31

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In this episode, Jacob Bleacher, NASA’s chief exploration scientist, tells us about the science goals of the Artemis Lunar Terrain Vehicle and how NASA is collaborating with industry to explore more of the Moon’s surface than ever before.By Andres D. Almeida

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45: REWIND EPISODE How Savvy Ladies is changing the culture of money silence for women 23:36

18d ago23:36

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This episode is a rewind of my conversation with Judy Herbst, the Executive Director of Savvy Ladies, a non-profit organization that offers a FREE financial help line and financial planning education to women. Savvy Ladies is completely independent from any financial institution or organization and its resources are provided free of charge. You can…

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Robotic Surgery in Space 52:08

20d ago52:08

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A payload developer and surgeon discuss testing a robotic surgery technology demonstration aboard the International Space Station. HWHAP Episode 339.By Abby Graf

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The Best Aviation Acronym! PAVE! 25:40

20d ago25:40

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Send us a Text Message. I have always said that the PAVE acronym is the acronym to rule all other acronyms! It doesn't get nearly the credit it deserves, so today I breakdown how I use the PAVE acronym and show you just how useful it can be! Support the Show. Youtube: www.youtube.com/northwestaeronaut Instagram: @northwest_aeronaut TikTok: nw_aeron…

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Certifying Artemis Rocket Engines 55:10

27d 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

28d ago28:09

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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

1M 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

1M ago55:48

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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

1M ago1:00:54

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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

2M ago8:41

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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

2M 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

2M 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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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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Atmospheric Waves 59:29

2M ago59:29

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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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Mars Audio Log #9 59:19

2M ago59:19

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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

2M 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

2M ago26:09

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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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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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Crew Flight Test: The Astronauts 36:12

2M ago36:12

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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

2M 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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Crew Flight Test: The Mission 1:15:02

3M ago1:15:02

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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

3M ago23:15

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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

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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Eclipse Across North America 2024 27:17

3M ago27:17

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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

3M 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

3M ago37:33

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Send us a Text Message. 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, y…

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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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Mars Audio Log #8 1:00:40

3M 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

3M ago23:34

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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

3M 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

3M ago42:14

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Send us a Text Message. 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 Tik…

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VIPER 47:51

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M ago38:31

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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

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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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