Small Steps, Giant Leaps - Pam Melroy: Behind the Strategy

NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, who leaves NASA after many years of service, looks back on her career and shares her approach to designing the blueprints for key NASA exploration strategies during her tenure.

Episode 145 of the Small Steps, Giant Leaps podcast, hosted by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), titled "Small Steps, Giant Leaps - Pam Melroy: Behind the Strategy" was published on January 18, 2025 and runs 22 minutes.

January 18, 2025 ·22m · Small Steps, Giant Leaps

Summary

We’re kicking off 2025 with NASA’s deputy administrator Pam Melroy, who wraps up her tenure at NASA this month. As a former astronaut with three space shuttle flights under her belt – including one flight as commander – Pam has made lasting contributions to human spaceflight. She’s also a veteran of the U.S. Air Force as a retired colonel. In her most recent role, Pam helped shape the NASA’s focus on long-term strategies, including Moon to Mars exploration, space sustainability, and a long-term vision for NASA’s future as an organization. Now, as she prepares to pass the torch, Pam joins us to reflect on her NASA career and share insights from her time as a pilot, astronaut, and public servant.

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