Jan 15

Christopher Leslie on NASA’s Moon to Mars, Mission Control & Space Exploration

From radio waves to rocket launches—Chris Leslie’s journey is out of this world. Once a Houston radio guy, Chris became a NASA mission controller for the International Space Station, helped launch the Constellation Program,trained astronauts, worked with Axiom Space, and now shapes the future in NASA’s Moon to Mars Program Office. In  this episode, Chris shares behind-the-scenes stories of mission control, lessons from high-stakes moments, and how a simple gold watch sparked a lifelong passion for time and exploration.

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Susan Wise

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Susan Wise is a top major-market radio host, published author, accomplished copywriter, and award-winning international voice-over talent. As a podcast host, she brings compelling storytelling and a passion for science to life. Her lifelong inspiration for space, science, and technology stems from close family members who worked in aviation and at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Today, Susan combines her broadcast experience and deep curiosity to excite, inspire, and foster collaboration across the space industry.