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Nasa Edge Season 14 Episodes
Season 14 Episode Guide
23 Episodes 2020 - 2020
Episode 1
Apollo, Challenger, Columbia Lessons Learned Program
Thu, Jan 30, 2020
NASA EDGE sits down with Mike Ciannilli of the Apollo, Challeger, Columbia Lessons Learned Program (ACCLLP) to talk about NASA is using the tragedies of the past to make sure we improve our processes moving forward.
Episode 2
Navigation Doppler Lidar
Fri, Feb 14, 2020
NASA EDGE takes a close look at NASA Langley Research Center's development of Navigation Doppler Lidar (NDL) to provide accurate, surface-relative altitude and vector velocity data to make sure NASA can land spacecraft safely on the Moon and any surface.
Episode 3
Solar Orbiter Rollout
Mon, Mar 2, 2020
NASA EDGE provides live coverage of the Atlas V Rollout for ESA's Solar Orbiter Mission. With ESA leading the effort on the Solar Orbiter, science is the real winner as both ESA and NASA continue the focus on Heliophysics missions.
Episode 4
At Home Interview with Jim Green
Fri, Apr 24, 2020
Operating safely from their homes, NASA Chief Scientist Jim Green along with Blair and Franklin from NASA EDGE discuss how NASA is continuing its mission during this unique time of remote work and sheltering in place.
Episode 5
At Home Interview with Mic Woltman
Wed, Apr 29, 2020
NASA EDGE continues their series at home with special guest Mic Woltman from NASA Launch Services Program at NASA Kennedy Space Center.
Episode 6
At Home Interview with Chuck Taylor
Thu, May 7, 2020
Power is a big part of every NASA mission, and Artemis is no exception. Chuck Taylor, from the Space Technology and Exploration Directorate at NASA Langley Research Center, joins the show to talk about how NASA is investigating and developing plans to provide power to all assets heading to the lunar surface.
Episode 7
At Home Interview with Nicky Fox
Fri, May 15, 2020
Franklin checks in with NASA's Division Chief of Heliophysics, Nicky Fox, to find out how current solar missions for NASA and ESA are providing profound new insight and data about our Sun.
Episode 8
At Home Interview with Chris Wohl
Thu, May 21, 2020
You need more than household cleaner to tackle the dust problem on the lunar surface, and NASA Researcher Chris Wohl discusses the many strategies being developed by NASA to keep our equipment and astronauts safe while working on the Moon.
Episode 9
At Home Interview with Jennifer Inman
Thu, May 28, 2020
Capturing visual data from a spacecraft travelling at 17,000 plus miles per hour from a safe distance is a big challenge, and that is exactly what Jennifer Inman and the SCIFLI team do when spacecraft return to Earth.
Episode 10
At Home Interview with Pat Troutman
Thu, Jun 4, 2020
Join NASA EDGE as Chris and Lunar Architecture guru Pat Troutman talk about the challenge of designing NASA's first sustainable lunar outpost for Artemis. On the Moon, it's a bit more complicated than location, location, location. Check it out.
Episode 11
At Home Interview with Bob Moses
Wed, Jun 17, 2020
Senior Aerospace Technologist Bob Moses joins the show to talk about how NASA plans to keep astronauts safe while living and working on the lunar surface. In order to maintain a sustainable presence on the Moon, NASA is getting more and more creative with their solutions. Check it out.
Episode 12
At Home Interview with Steve Gaddis
Mon, Jun 22, 2020
NASA EDGE chats with NASA Deputy for the Launch Vehicle Office for Commercial Crew Steve Gaddis about the successful launch of DM-2 and future missions for NASA Commercial Crew.
Episode 13
At Home Interview with Paul Dees
Mon, Jun 29, 2020
Lowering the sonic boom with the X-59 still requires a high performance engine, and Franklin, from NASA EDGE, talked with Deputy Propulsion Lead for X-59 QueSST Paul Dees about NASA's recent engine tests as they continue to develop this uniquely quiet x-plane.
Episode 14
At Home Interview with Rob Mueller
Thu, Jul 2, 2020
NASA Swamp Works Senior Technologist Rob Mueller joins the show to talk about the innovation needed as NASA plans its return to the Moon. From engineering competitions to the testing facilities at NASA Kennedy Space Center, Rob and his team are working hard to conquer the big challenges for Artemis.
Episode 15
At Home Interview with Michelle Munk
Fri, Jul 10, 2020
When it comes to space exploration, it is vitally important to stick the landing. NASA Systems Capability Lead for Entry, Descent, and Landing (EDL) Michelle Munk joins the show to talk about his challenging process.
Episode 16
In-Space Assembly at NASA Langley
Tue, Aug 4, 2020
NASA EDGE takes a look at two technologies related to Space exploration, the Lunar Surface Manipulation System (LSMS) and In Space Assembly. Plus, friends of the show join in the celebration of NASA EDGE's 200th episode.
Episode 17
Mars 2020 Rollout
Thu, Aug 13, 2020
On July 28th, 2020, NASA EDGE provided live coverage of the Mars 2020 Rollout just days ahead of the launch. Joined by our expert guests, Mic Woltman's live roll out commentary, and live drone footage, it is look at Mars 2020 you don't want to miss. Check it out.
Episode 18
At Home Interview with Terry Fong
Tue, Aug 25, 2020
To really understand the geology of the Moon, you need to dig. NASA's very first lunar rover, VIPER, is designed to do just that. NASA EDGE talked to Terry Fong about how VIPER will drill up to a meter below the lunar surface in various regions to discover both in-situ resources for exploration and scientific opportunities.
Episode 19
At Home with Splice Part 1
Tue, Sep 22, 2020
Blue Origin is targeting Thursday, Sept. 24, at 11:00 a.m. EDT to launch New Shepard. The company's live launch webcast will start at 10:30 a.m. and air on NASA Television and the agency's website. Technologies to enable exact and soft landings on the Moon and other worlds will fly on Blue Origin's next New Shepard suborbital rocket launch. The rocket's flight path is relevant to lunar landings, providing a unique opportunity to mature sensors and algorithms for potential use on Artemis missions. NASA's John Carson and David Rutishauser explain the technologies that makeup NASA's Safe and Precise Landing - Integrated Capabilities Evolution (SPLICE) project.
Episode 20
At Home with Splice Part 2
Wed, Sep 23, 2020
Technologies to enable exact and soft landings on the Moon and other worlds will fly on Blue Origin's next New Shepard suborbital rocket launch, currently targeted for 11:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, Sept. 24. The company's live launch webcast will start at 10:30 a.m. and air on NASA Television and the agency's website. NASA EDGE continues to look at NASA's Safe and Precise Landing - Integrated Capabilities Evolution (SPLICE) technology suite. Sensors, algorithms, and a new computer for precise landings on other worlds will be flight tested on Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket. Franklin is joined by NASA's Ron Sostaric and Glenn Hines to learn more about navigation Doppler lidar (NDL) and how it will be matured on New Shepard and prepared for flight on commercial robotic lunar landers.
Episode 21
At Home Interview with Mike Ciannilli
Wed, Oct 7, 2020
Netflix's new documentary on the Space Shuttle Challenger has caused a lot of reflection and discussion about the tragedy. Blair Allen talks with NASA's Mike Ciannilli about how NASA pays tribute and respect to our lost astronauts, and how NASA is working hard to learn from its own history to avoid tragedies and secure the safety of our future missions.
Episode 22
At Home Interview with Keri Bean
Wed, Sep 30, 2020
Not many people can accurately claim to have driving experience on multiple planets, but Keri Bean can. In addition to navigating traffic in Southern California, she also has the distinction of driving rovers on Mars. Blair Allen talks to Keri Bean about what it takes to drive Curiosity and how she will support Perseverance when it lands on Mars in February.
Episode 23
Sentinel-6 Prelaunch Show
Tue, Dec 8, 2020
On November 20th, 2020, NASA EDGE provided live prelaunch coverage of the Sentinel-6 Mike Freilich Satellite on L-1. NASA Associate Administrator Thomas Zurbuchen, AMR-C Integration and Test Lead Shannon Statham, ESA Project Manager Pierrik Vuilleumier, and EUMETSAT Head of Flight Operations Gareth Williams share their roles and expectations for this important Earth Science mission. Launch Director Tim Dunn also provides key insight into the final preparation for the launch.
