Episode
Space Madness Podcast Episode 58: Fifty Years at JPL
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- The Space Madness Podcast
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- Jun 15, 2026
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- 2725
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Summary
Discover Jim Erickson's 50-year journey at JPL from Voyager to Perseverence, and the lessons learned from a life spent pioneering space exploration. Jim's journey to JPL began in college when he was looking for a summer job to help pay for his education. A fortuitous connection through his father led him to apply for a position at JPL. After impressing the team with his resume and a bit of luck, Jim found himself working on the Voyager mission right out of college. This pivotal moment set the stage for a lifelong career in space exploration. It's a great joy for me to speak with him, as very little is more interesting professionally than the insights, secrets, and stories of those who spent their lives advancing the frontiers of space exploration.