Transformative Aeronautics

From Small Steps, Giant Leaps by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

July 10, 2026 · 17 min · Episode 177

About this episode

Angela Surgenor discusses a NASA program aimed at transforming aircraft design and operation through collaboration with universities.

A NASA research program collaborates with universities to revolutionize the way we design, build, and operate aircraft. Angela Surgenor, deputy program director of the Transformative Aeronautics Concepts Program, explains.

People in this episode

Guest: Angela Surgenor

Topics covered

aeronautics
aircraft design
NASA research
collaboration
innovation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NASA, Transformative Aeronautics Concepts Program

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