Small Steps, Giant Leaps

Tracking Launches: Views from a NASA Pilot

April 29, 2026·17 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

NASA pilots play a critical role in launch and recovery operations. Shannon Gregory, chief of flight operations at Kennedy Space Center, shares how his team supports crewed launches from the air, capturing real-time imagery, and staying ready for the unexpected.

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