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Jan 2024
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Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 122: C...

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
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In this episode, we step behind the scenes of NASA's Orion project to explore the remarkable teamwork, leadership, and communication that drive this groundbreaking endeavor. Join us as we sit down with Stu McClung, the NASA Orion Test lead, to talk about the Orion mission and the human side of space exploration. 
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