I Was SCARED To Say This To NASA... (But I said it anyway) - Smarter Every Day 293

This podcast features Destin Sandlin, a YouTuber and aerospace engineer, recounting his experience giving a keynote speech at the 2023 von Braun Space Exploration Symposium. He details his preparation, focusing on honestly addressing perceived communication issues within the Artemis program, specifically the choice of NRHO (Near Rectilinear Halo Orbit). Sandlin highlights the unexpectedly high number of rockets needed for Artemis refueling (at least 15, potentially more), contrasting this with the simpler Apollo program. He uses this to emphasize the importance of clear communication and redundancy in complex projects, drawing parallels to his own experiences and referencing NASA SP-287, "What Made Apollo a Success," as a valuable resource. The podcast concludes with a reflection on overcoming ingrained thought processes and the need for adaptability in engineering.