The Invisible Network

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The technologies that allow NASA to talk to and navigate spacecraft are often overlooked — perhaps because they work so well. Join us as we shine a light on the invisible networks that power space science and exploration.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)


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    Bonus - DSN: Your Questions Answered | NASA's The Invisible Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022


    In this bonus episode of NASA's The Invisible Network podcast, a NASA subject matter expert answers questions about the Deep Space Network (DSN) submitted on social media.

    Bonus - DSN: Your Questions Answered | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022


    In this bonus episode of NASA's The Invisible Network podcast, a NASA subject matter expert answers questions about the Deep Space Network (DSN) submitted on social media.

    28. DSN - Explore Tomorrow | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022


    In this final episode of the fifth season of NASA's "The Invisible Network" podcast, we discuss the technologies and capabilities key to the Deep Space Network's future.

    28. Deep Space Network - Explore Tomorrow | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022


    In this final episode of the fifth season of NASA's "The Invisible Network" podcast, we discuss the technologies and capabilities key to the Deep Space Network's future.

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    27. DSN - The Ultimate Classroom | NASA's The Invisible Network Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022


    In this fifth episode in the fifth season of NASA's "The Invisible Network" podcast, we discuss a unique educational opportunity that allows students to use a Deep Space Network antenna for real science.

    27. Deep Space Network - The Ultimate Classroom | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022


    In this fourth episode in the fifth season of NASA's "The Invisible Network" podcast, we discuss a unique educational opportunity that allows students to use a Deep Space Network antenna for real science.

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    26. DSN - Radio Science | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022


    In this fourth episode in the fifth season of NASA's "The Invisible Network" podcast, we discuss the unique type of radio science empowered by Deep Space Network antennas.

    26. Deep Space Network - Radio Science | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022


    In this fourth episode in the fifth season of NASA's "The Invisible Network" podcast, we discuss the unique type of radio science empowered by Deep Space Network antennas.

    25. DSN - Negotiators | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022


    In this third episode in the fifth season of NASA's "The Invisible Network" podcast, we meet the Mission Interface Managers who furnish missions with Deep Space Network services.

    25. Deep Space Network - Negotiators | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022


    In this third episode in the fifth season of NASA's "The Invisible Network" podcast, we meet the Mission Interface Managers who furnish missions with Deep Space Network services.

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    24. DSN - Follow the Sun | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022


    In this second episode in the fifth season of NASA's "The Invisible Network" podcast, we take a tour of the Deep Space Network's worldwide infrastructure.

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    24. Deep Space Network - Follow the Sun | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022


    In this second episode in the fifth season of NASA's "The Invisible Network" podcast, we take a tour of the Deep Space Network's worldwide infrastructure.

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    23. DSN - Origins | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022


    In this first episode in the fifth season of NASA's "The Invisible Network" podcast, we examine the origins, evolution, and basic structure of NASA's Deep Space Network.

    23. Deep Space Network - Origins | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022


    In this first episode in the fifth season of NASA's "The Invisible Network" podcast, we examine the origins, evolution, and basic structure of NASA's Deep Space Network.

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    DSN Season Trailer | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022


    A new season of NASA's The Invisible Network podcast is coming soon! This time around, we'll focus on the communications and navigation services provided by NASA's Deep Space Network. Based at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the Deep Space Network has a global infrastructure of huge importance to NASA's past, present, and future.

    Deep Space Network Season Trailer | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022


    A new season of NASA's The Invisible Network podcast is coming soon! This time around, we'll focus on the communications and navigation services provided by NASA's Deep Space Network. Based at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the Deep Space Network has a global infrastructure of huge importance to NASA's past, present, and future.

    Bonus - LCRD: Your Questions Answered | NASA's The Invisible Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022


    In this bonus episode of NASA's The Invisible Network podcast, NASA subject matter experts answer questions about the Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD) submitted on social media.

    Bonus - LCRD: Your Questions Answered | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022


    In this bonus episode of NASA's The Invisible Network podcast, NASA subject matter experts answer questions about the Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD) submitted on social media.

    22. LCRD - The Future | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021


    In this final episode of a five-part series about NASA's Laser Communications Relay Demonstration, we look at the future of optical communications technologies at NASA.

    22. LCRD - The Future | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021


    In this final episode of a five-part series about NASA's Laser Communications Relay Demonstration, we look at the future of optical communications technologies at NASA.

    21. LCRD - The Design: Ground | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021


    In this fourth episode of a five-part series about NASA's Laser Communications Relay Demonstration, we look at the LCRD ground segment, which consists of infrastructure in Hawaii, California, and New Mexico.

    21. LCRD - The Design: Ground | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2021


    In this fourth episode of a five-part series about NASA's Laser Communications Relay Demonstration, we look at the LCRD ground segment, which consists of infrastructure in Hawaii, California, and New Mexico.

    20. LCRD - The Design: Flight | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021


    In this third episode of a five-part series about NASA's Laser Communications Relay Demonstration, we look at the LCRD flight payload, which launched on the U.S. Space Force's Space Test Program Satellite-6 earlier on December 7.

    20. LCRD - The Design: Flight | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021


    In this third episode of a five-part series about NASA's Laser Communications Relay Demonstration, we look at the LCRD flight payload, which launched on the U.S. Space Force's Space Test Program Satellite-6 earlier on December 7.

    19. LCRD - The Dream | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021


    In this second episode of an LCRD-focused season of The Invisible Network podcast, we take a look at the reasons NASA is embracing optical communications technologies and what challenges LCRD will overcome.

    19. LCRD - The Dream | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021


    In this second episode of an LCRD-focused season of The Invisible Network podcast, we take a look at the reasons NASA is embracing optical communications technologies and what challenges LCRD will overcome.

    18. LCRD - The Launch | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021


    Today, Tuesday, December 7, 2021, the U.S. Space Force's Space Test Program Satellite-6 launched from Kennedy Space Center on Florida's space coast. The spacecraft contains a revolutionary space communications mission, NASA's Laser Communications Relay Demonstration, or LCRD.

    18. LCRD - The Launch | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021


    Today, Tuesday, December 7, 2021, the U.S. Space Force's Space Test Program Satellite-6 launched from Kennedy Space Center on Florida's space coast. The spacecraft contains a revolutionary space communications mission, NASA's Laser Communications Relay Demonstration, or LCRD.

    LCRD Season Trailer | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021


    Over five episodes, this new season of The Invisible Network will dive into NASA's Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD), which will showcase the benefits of optical communications, which uses infrared lasers instead of radio waves to communicate.

    LCRD Season Trailer | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021


    Over five episodes, this new season of The Invisible Network will dive into NASA's Laser Communications Relay Demonstration (LCRD), which will showcase the benefits of optical communications, which uses infrared lasers instead of radio waves to communicate.

    International Podcast Day 2021 | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021


    Happy International Podcast Day! The Invisible Network has some exciting things coming up, including seasons about NASA's Laser Communications Relay Demonstration and NASA's Deep Space Network. In the meantime, you can find all of NASA's out of this world podcasts at nasa.gov/podcasts.

    International Podcast Day 2021 | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021


    Happy International Podcast Day! The Invisible Network has some exciting things coming up, including seasons about NASA's Laser Communications Relay Demonstration and NASA's Deep Space Network. In the meantime, you can find all of NASA's out of this world podcasts at nasa.gov/podcasts.

    2021 Interns | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021


    Each year, NASA's Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) Internship Project welcomes students of all levels to develop projects of real benefit to the agency while earning real world experience in their fields. In this episode of The Invisible Network podcast, we'll speak with members of 2021's intern cohort at three different NASA centers.

    2021 Interns | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021


    Each year, NASA's Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN) Internship Project welcomes students of all levels to develop projects of real benefit to the agency while earning real world experience in their fields. In this episode of The Invisible Network podcast, we'll speak with members of 2021's intern cohort at three different NASA centers.

    17. Commercialization - LunaNet | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021


    NASA is fostering a commercial space economy. In this episode of "The Invisible Network" podcast, we look at how NASA's LunaNet communications architecture allows industry to participate in Artemis.

    17. Commercialization - LunaNet | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021


    NASA is fostering a commercial space economy. In this episode of "The Invisible Network" podcast, we look at how NASA's LunaNet communications architecture allows industry to participate in Artemis.

    16. Commercialization - Marketplace | NASA's The Invisible Network Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021


    NASA is fostering a commercial space economy. In this episode of "The Invisible Network" podcast, we look at how NASA is working with industry to nurture a space communications marketplace.

    16. Commercialization - Marketplace | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021


    NASA is fostering a commercial space economy. In this episode of "The Invisible Network" podcast, we look at how NASA is working with industry to nurture a space communications marketplace.

    15. Commercialization - Crew | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021


    NASA is fostering a commercial space economy. In this episode of "The Invisible Network" podcast, we look at space communications support of the Commercial Crew Program.

    15. Commercialization - Crew | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021


    NASA is fostering a commercial space economy. In this episode of "The Invisible Network" podcast, we look at space communications support of the Commercial Crew Program.

    Bonus - NASA Historian Bill Barry | NASA's The Invisible Network Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020


    At its core the NASA History Office ensures that, as we look forward to the Moon, Mars and beyond, we remember the lessons we've learned from our predecessors. The race to the Moon in the 1960s occurred against a very different backdrop than today's Artemis program — but both exhibit what humanity can achieve when we set ourselves to lofty aims.

    Bonus - NASA Historian Bill Barry | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020


    At its core the NASA History Office ensures that, as we look forward to the Moon, Mars and beyond, we remember the lessons we've learned from our predecessors. The race to the Moon in the 1960s occurred against a very different backdrop than today's Artemis program — but both exhibit what humanity can achieve when we set ourselves to lofty aims.

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