The Invisible Network

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.

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

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.

09-23
10:24

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

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.

07-14
21:09

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

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.

07-07
25:12

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

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.

06-30
24:47

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

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.

06-23
26:55

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

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.

06-16
23:36

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

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.

06-09
21:28

DSN Season Trailer | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

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.

04-19
02:22

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

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.

04-11
08:57

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

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.

12-29
20:40

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

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.

12-22
18:45

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

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.

12-15
19:36

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

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.

12-08
13:14

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

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.

12-07
11:27

LCRD Season Trailer | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

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.

12-01
01:16

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

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.

09-30
01:51

2021 Interns | NASA's The Invisible Network Podcast

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.

07-29
21:54

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

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.

05-19
19:41

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

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.

05-12
21:51

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

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.

05-05
15:42

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