In Orbit: A KBR Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.