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.

Earth Day and Night April 22, 2026
Celebrate Earth Day by taking a few minutes to look up at Earth’s sky tonight.
Science Officers April 21, 2026
Mr. Spock would be proud of NASA’s science officers.
A Volcanic Coastline April 20, 2026
Since the 17th century, this volcano has had more than one hundred fifty documented eruptions.
Simulating the Launch April 17, 2026
Long before Artemis II launched, NASA teams were running simulations to show how the rocket’s exhaust plumes would interact with the air, water, and the launchpad.
A Robotic Workhorse April 16, 2026
This robotic arm is the Swiss Army knife of the International Space Station.
Tax Day April 15, 2026
It’s Tax Day. But if you think your taxes are complicated, try filing taxes as an astronaut.
The Spirit of Exploration April 14, 2026
Space really is the final frontier, and we’re on the brink of so many new discoveries about it.
The Shuttle Era April 13, 2026
NASA’s space shuttle fleet began setting records with Columbia’s first launch on April 12th, 1981.
A Sight So Profound April 10, 2026
Astronauts describe the moment they first saw our home planet from space as profound and life changing.
The Mercury 7 April 9, 2026
On April 9th,1959, NASA presented the Mercury 7, America’s first astronauts.