
Jennifer Levasseur
Museum Curator at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum.
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Aug 6, 2025 • 56min
UK Astronaut, ESA DG and the Forge Awakens
Join UK astronaut Rosemary Coogan, training for a 2030 ISS mission, as she shares her exciting journey at ESA. Josef Aschbacher discusses Europe's need for ambitious space strategies amid NASA's funding challenges. Smithsonian curator Jennifer Lavasseur highlights the fascinating history of the Manned Maneuvering Unit, revolutionizing spacewalks. Josh Weston reveals Space Forge's groundbreaking plans to manufacture semiconductors in orbit, paving the way for sustainable space industry growth.

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Nov 4, 2024 • 23min
What will happen after the International Space Station?
Jennifer Levasseur, a museum curator at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, shares insights on the International Space Station's legacy. Mark McCaughrean, a former advisor at the European Space Agency, discusses the future of space exploration as new commercial stations emerge. Mai'a Cross, a political science professor, explores the evolution of international cooperation in space. Wendy Whitman Cobb delves into the geopolitical impacts of the ISS's decommissioning and emphasizes the importance of diplomatic ties in an increasingly privatized space landscape.