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This Month in NASA History: The X-Plane that Became a Capsule

Maxime Faget built on groundbreaking work by H. Julian Allen to shape the future of NASA space exploration.

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Podcast Episode 148: Celebrating NASA’s Engineers

NASA engineers turn dreams into reality, solving complex challenges to push exploration forward. From landing rovers on Mars to advancing deep space missions, their ingenuity makes it all possible. This episode with Chief Engineer Joe Pellicciotti and Deputy Chief Engineer Katherine Van Hooser celebrates the innovation, dedication, and impact of NASA’s engineering community.

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February 2025 INSIGHT Now Available

Don’t miss the latest issue of INSIGHT, APPEL Knowledge Services’ online publication featuring our new podcast episodes, columns, articles, lessons learned and more. We invite you to read it today on our website.

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The wall of this 3D printed aluminum rocket engine nozzle is actually hollow, filled with tiny channels that the cryogenic fuel flows through to cool the nozzle. Learn more about innovations like this one that improve life on Earth. Credit: NASA

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