Soft Skills for Tough Missions
From Small Steps, Giant Leaps by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
May 13, 2026 · 16 min · Episode 173
About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of soft skills like teamwork and communication in advancing exploration.
So-called “soft skills” like good teamwork and communication can become just as valuable as technical skills to advance exploration.
Topics covered
- soft skills
- teamwork
- communication
- technical skills
- exploration
Keywords
- soft skills
- teamwork
- communication
- technical skills
- exploration
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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