The Many Hats of NASA Engineer Jennifer Lu
From Small Steps, Giant Leaps by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
February 4, 2026 · 16 min · Episode 167
About this episode
Aerospace engineer Jennifer Lu discusses her diverse experiences and how they contribute to her work at NASA.
From her experience working with the Commercial Crew Program, which sends astronauts to the International Space Station aboard commercial spacecraft, to the Artemis missions to the Moon, aerospace engineer Jennifer Lu shares how working with a variety of teams — including circus performers before coming to NASA — has helped her see the bigger picture.
People in this episode
Guest: Jennifer Lu
Topics covered
- NASA
- aerospace engineering
- space missions
- teamwork
- career paths
Keywords
- NASA
- Jennifer Lu
- Commercial Crew Program
- Artemis missions
- International Space Station
- aerospace engineer
- teamwork
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NASA, Commercial Crew Program
Places: International Space Station
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