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EPISODE · Mar 20, 2026 · 38 MIN

Rockets, Environmental Compliance at NASA, and Space Mission Planning with Irene Jorden Romero

from Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR) · host Nic Frederick and Laura Thorne

Share your Field Stories!Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Irene Jorden Romero, NASA Goddard NEPA Manager and Cultural Resource Manager about Rockets, Environmental Compliance at NASA, and Space Mission Planning.  Read her full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you’d like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Showtimes: 1:41- The Roman Telescope!6:03- Interview with Irene starts13:59- Irene's path to NASA and career evolution18:57 - Navigating environmental compliance for NASA's space missions31:45 - #FieldNotesPlease be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Irene Jorden Romero at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ireneromero/Guest Bio:Irene Jorden Romero is an Environmental Planner at NASA leading the Goddard NEPA and Cultural Resources Programs. She will be celebrating 14 years at NASA April 1st, with previous career work in sustainable architecture and construction management. Outside of work she enjoys Girl Scouts, outdoor activities and reading alongside her 2 kids and husband. She resides near Annapolis, Maryland. Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the showThanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players. 

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Share your Field Stories! Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today’s episode, we talk with Irene Jorden Romero, NASA Goddard NEPA Manager and Cultural Resource Manager about Rockets, Environmental Compliance at NASA, and Space Mission Planning. Read her full bio below. Help us continue to create great content! If you’d like to sponsor a futu...

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