NASA | Meet the SAM Team: Jesse Lewis

The video discusses a project at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, focusing on the solid sample inlet tube, a key instrument in the SAM suite for analyzing Mars soil. It covers the creative design process, manufacturing from titanium, and the speaker's personal motivation and contribution to the space program.

What is the primary goal of the NASA project discussed in the video?

• To build a new space station

• To analyze Mars soil for signs of life

• To explore the outer planets

• To develop a new type of rocket

What material is used to machine the solid sample inlet tube?

• Titanium

• Steel

• Copper

• Aluminum

Which tool is primarily used in the machining process of the inlet tube?

• Milling machine

• Drill press

• Lathe

• 3D printer

What inspired the narrator to work on the Sam project?

• A fascination with Mars

• A love for science fiction

• A desire to become an astronaut

• A background in engineering

How does the narrator view their contribution to the space program?

• As a minor role

• As a creative expression

• As a technical challenge

• As a routine task