Innovation Now Videos

Selected Innovation Now podcasts have been paired with stunning images to make episodes come alive.

Innovation Now™ is written and produced by the National Institute of Aerospace in collaboration with NASA‘s Space Technology Mission Directorate and is distributed by WHRV 89.5, Norfolk, VA.

Celestial Bodies July 18, 2025
What is the difference between an asteroid, a comet, and a meteor?
Space Station Inspections July 17, 2025
Astronauts regularly spend time doing a little housekeeping to be sure everything on station is in working order.
Excavation Machines July 16, 2025
This Moon-mining machine is proving it has what it takes to dig up dirt on the lunar surface.
Eyes on Contamination July 15, 2025
EMIT could be a diagnostic tool to identify pollution from the desert to the sea.
Shadows on the Moon July 14, 2025
NASA engineers are studying the shadows Artemis astronauts may experience on the Moon.
A Close Encounter July 11, 2025
One NASA mission has had several close encounters with our dynamic star.
Emergency Scenarios July 10, 2025
NASA and the Department of Defense rehearsed recovery procedures off the coast of Florida – just in case.
An Inside Edge July 9, 2025
You may have seen the impressive images NASA has captured of hurricanes, but NASA doesn’t just take pictures of the storms.
Ozone Where We Live July 8, 2025
Ozone high in the stratosphere protects us from the Sun’s ultraviolet light. But ozone near the ground is a pollutant that harms people and plants.
Comet Catching Artwork July 7, 2025
From space to high fashion, aerogel is capturing the world’s attention.