Going To Mars with NASA director Laurie Leshin | A Bit of Optimism Podcast

Podcast briefing

NASA director Laurie Leshin discusses her childhood fascination with space, the history of JPL, and the evolving landscape of space exploration.

In this episode, Laurie Leshin shares her journey from a young space enthusiast to the director of NASA, highlighting the significance of JPL, the relationship between NASA and private space companies, and the current popularity of space exploration among youth.