In Orbit: A KBR Podcast

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Though produced by KBR, this series is for anyone and everyone, inside or outside our business. We speak to some of the world’s foremost experts about the great challenges facing humankind today and about solutions to those challenges — what they are, how they work, the people who are creating them, and why they’re important for people like YOU! That’s because whatever the topic, our main focus is people. Our goal is to connect, educate, inform and inspire.

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July 9, 2026Episode 623 min

Life on the Moon: What’s Next for the Artemis Program

When humans next go to the Moon, we’ll be going to stay. We’ll be building bases, navigating unexplored areas, and acclimating to daily life off planet. When all that happens, it’ll be thanks to the efforts of folks like KBR’s own Sean Anderson, KBR Flight Dynamics Exploration Extravehicular Activity Navigation System Lead and International Space Station Flight Controller. In this final part of our NASA Artemis Program series, Sean talks about his extensive space experience, his work helping develop the navigation systems astronauts will use during lunar exploration, preparations for dealing with potential hazards or malfunctions during missions, and what discoveries might be on the horizon.

June 3, 2026Episode 532 min

Calling the Moonshot: KBR and Artemis II

If you haven’t heard, NASA’s Artemis II mission was a big success. That was due in no small part to the expertise of KBR’s people. In this episode, you’ll hear from two KBR team members and NASA flight controllers, Tess Caswell and Jaclyn Kagey. Listen as they talk about what drew them to careers in space, their hopes for lunar exploration, their vital roles in Artemis II and future Artemis program missions, and much more!

April 24, 2026Episode 431 min

Let's Talk About Forever Chemicals

You might not know it, but “forever chemicals” are all around us. They can be in products you use or encounter every day, in the soil beneath you, or in the water you drink. While they are helpful, they can also be harmful. In this episode, Frazer-Nash Consultancy expert Lauren Josey walks us through what forever chemicals (PFAS) are, how some of them can affect us, the current regulatory push to avoid harmful PFAS, and how Frazer-Nash and KBR are helping customers navigate new usage rules and embrace environmentally and human-friendly innovation.

April 8, 2026Episode 330 min

A Thousand Words – Pictures From Space

Astronauts train for years to prepare for spaceflight. One of the things they learn: how to capture the perfect image. KBR’s Paul Reichert is one of the experts behind that training. In his role as Flight Operations Imagery Instructor on KBR’s Intravehicular Activities Operations contract with NASA, Paul teaches astronauts how to use a variety of imaging equipment for unique situations, including spacecraft diagnostics, in-space interviews, specimen collection, or potentially snapping the next iconic moon pic. Listen as Paul discusses his passion for photography and how a childhood hobby is now helping prepare astronauts for action.

March 12, 2026Episode 225 min

Making Waves: KBR One Ocean

KBR is committed to building strong connections to our communities. One important outlet we have for that is KBR One Ocean, a special initiative that teaches children about the importance of sustainability, protecting natural habitats, and using science and technology to solve ecological problems. Listen as One Ocean U.K. co-leads Lauren Smith and Aimen Mirza discuss One Ocean curriculum, how One Ocean positively impacts both participants and volunteers, plans for the program’s future, and much more.

February 25, 2026Episode 136 min

Shooting the Breeze on Wind Energy

An all-new season of “In Orbit: A KBR Podcast” starts now! In our season premiere episode, we’re excited to feature Dr. Graham Hawkes (epic name!), associate director of Delivery – Energy and Infrastructure at Frazer-Nash Consultancy, a KBR company. Listen along as we do a deep dive on wind energy, its evolution, and the opportunities and challenges for wind energy production in the near and long term. NOTE: In the episode intro, the host says that wind energy only dates back 1,300 years. He was referring specifically to windmills (technology similar to modern wind turbines) and is aware that wind has been harnessed by humans for other uses going back several millennia.

December 3, 2025Episode 1130 min

Assessing and Defending the Cyber Realm

If you want to work with the U.S. government, you have to meet certain requirements, especially when it comes to cybersecurity. To ensure KBR meets those requirements, and to help customers do the same, we work with outside experts to assess the cyber landscape and shore up digital defenses. In this episode, Warren Holt from KBR’s Defense and Technology Solutions business unit and Brandon Mercer from Biorn Group Cyber discuss KBR’s commercial cybersecurity program and how partnership with Biorn Group is keeping KBR at the forefront of cyber readiness.

November 5, 2025Episode 1032 min

Accelerating Decision-making Through Systems Engineering

Did you miss us? Don’t worry, we’re back with all-new episodes to close out the year. First up is Tara Shifflett, chief of technology for the MAGS (Missiles, Aviation and Ground Systems) division of KBR’s Defense and Technology Solutions business unit. Listen as Tara discusses the ins and outs of systems engineering, how KBR experts are using it to accelerate critical projects and democratize data and decision-making, and what’s on the horizon in this exciting and game-changing field.

June 11, 2025Episode 926 min

Strengthening Company Culture and Identity in the Evolving DEI Landscape

Creating and maintaining a consistent culture, identity and values can be tricky for a big company, especially when you have nearly 40,000 employees and operate in close to 30 countries worldwide. The onus is on the company to build community while operating in many different, often complex regulatory environments. In this episode, KBR Chief People Officer Jenni Myles speaks about the challenges of building and strengthening corporate culture in never-ending unprecedented times, about how recent U.S. policy changes provided the catalyst to accelerate KBR’s people strategy, and about the importance of creating spaces for employees to belong, connect and grow.

May 29, 2025Episode 842 min

KBR Digital Engineering: Defense Systems From Idea to Reality

To maintain the strategic advantage, the U.S. Department of Defense needs solutions and technologies that are innovative, creative and on the cutting edge. And they need them fast. It's no wonder they turn to KBR's digital engineering experts and the capabilities delivered at the KBR Digital Engineering Lab. In this episode, Gus Jordt, Air Force acquisitions digital engineering lead with KBR Mission Technology Solutions, discusses KBR digital engineering solutions, current trends, and his thoughts on what’s next in the field. NOTE: At time of recording, the KBR facility was referred to as the "DREAMM Lab." The facility mentioned is actually the KBR Digital Engineering Lab, part of the KBR Digital Engineering Environment.