Small Steps, Giant Leaps

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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.

  1. 16 OCT.

    Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 140: Artificial Intelligence at NASA

    NASA has a long history with AI, using it in various applications like autonomous Mars rover navigation and detecting planets in other solar systems. Today, NASA is embracing AI for more members of the workforce, enabling innovation.

    19 min

  2. 2 OCT.

    Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 139: NASA's Cosmic Origins Program

    NASA’s Cosmic Origins Program seeks to understand the origins of the universe, including the formation and evolution of galaxies, stars, and planets. In this episode, Dr. Swara Ravindranath, deputy chief scientist, and Dr. Ron Gamble, a theoretical astrophysicist, discuss their research and the program's goals. They also highlight the importance of diverse perspectives and experiences.

    25 min

  3. 18 SEPT.

    Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 138: The Sun, Star of our Cosmic Show

    The Sun is the ultimate source of life in our solar system, a radiant powerhouse that bathes Earth in the energy necessary for everything from photosynthesis to weather patterns. Its warmth and light sustain us. However, the Sun’s influence isn't always benign. Its solar wind—a stream of charged particles—can disrupt our technology, causing communications blackouts and GPS glitches. In this episode, Dr. Joseph Westlake, director of NASA’s Heliophysics Division, joins us to shed light on why the Sun is such a critical focus for space research.

    22 min

  4. 4 SEPT.

    Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 137: The Roman Space Telescope - Uncovering the Dark Universe

    We don’t yet know what dark matter is, yet it makes up 85% of all the matter in the universe. The Roman Space Telescope will aim to unravel the mystery. With a field of view 100 times wider than the Hubble Space Telescope’s, Roman will study in near-infrared light the atmospheres of planets orbiting other stars, making other exoplanet discoveries along the way. The mission is named after Dr. Nancy Grace Roman, NASA’s first chief of astronomy and advocate for the development of the Hubble Space Telescope.

    26 min

  5. 21 AOÛT

    Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 136: Soft Robotics

    Robots inspired by nature? A novel realm of engineering called soft robotics is being studied at NASA’s Langley Research Center. Engineers are working to understand how soft robotics could one day support space exploration, including missions to the Moon’s surface.

    22 min
  6. Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 135: Biofilm - Dealing with the Scum off the Earth

    7 AOÛT

    Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 135: Biofilm - Dealing with the Scum off the Earth

    Cleaning scum from bathtubs and pipes can be a costly chore. It’s even more challenging aboard spacecraft. NASA researchers are looking at ways to keep astronauts from having to deal with fungal or bacterial buildup, known as biofilm.

    15 min

  7. 24 JUIL.

    Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 134: The Internet of Animals

    The Internet of Animals, a collaborative research project with the U.S. Geological Survey along with several universities and institutions is giving insight into the intersection of animal movement patterns and climate. By combining remote sensing data with wildlife tracking tags, experts can get a better idea of scientific needs to manage conservation at the federal level.

    22 min

  8. 10 JUIL.

    Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 133: The Science of Space Gardening

    In this episode, Dr. Gioia Massa, senior Life Sciences project scientist at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, outlines the systems and processes used for growing vegetables aboard the International Space Station. The technology could one day support astronauts on long-duration missions in deep space. What we learn can benefit agriculture on Earth as well.

    30 min
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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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  • Chaîne
    NASA
  • Création
    National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
  • Années d’activité
    2018 - 2024
  • Épisodes
    141
  • Classification
    Tous publics
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    © NASA/APPEL Knowledge Services
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