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This cubesat was developed under the Small Spacecraft Technology Program at NASA. The agency’s Cube Quest Challenge seeks to encourage non-government teams to develop similar small satellites that could potentially further NASA’s journey to the moon and beyond. Photo Credit: NASA
EM-1 Will Advance CubeSat-Based Deep Space Technologies
September 23, 2015 // by

As Orion soars through Exploration Mission 1 (EM-1) in 2018, its payload will include several small satellites designed to enhance deep space exploration.

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APPEL Receives IACET 2015 Exemplar Award
September 18, 2015 // by

NASA’s Academy of Program/Project and Engineering Leadership (APPEL) has been recognized for its exemplary, results-oriented training program.

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NASA pilot Bill Dana steps away from the final powered flight of the lifting body program on September 23, 1975, wearing his infamous pink boots. Photo Credit: NASA
This Month in NASA History: The Lifting Body Program Powered Down
September 10, 2015 // by

Forty years ago this month, William “Bill” Dana piloted the final rocket-powered flight of the joint NASA-U.S. Air Force lifting body program.

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The first rendition of the SLS, known as Block I, is shown in this artist’s concept of the finished configuration. Block I is being developed for the initial SLS flights: Exploration Mission 1 (EM-1), planned for 2018, and EM-2, which will occur in 2021 or 2022. Photo Credit: NASA/MSFC
Government Brief: GAO Reviews SLS Estimate Practices
September 2, 2015 // by

A recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report noted that development of Space Launch System (SLS) cost and schedule estimates largely reflects best practices.

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Interview with Sean McGinnis, APPEL Instructor for Introduction to Green Engineering
Expanding World-Class Engineering to Encompass Environmental Considerations
August 27, 2015 // by

The term “green engineering” is increasingly popular, but what does it really mean to NASA’s missions?

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On August 13, 2015, an RS-25 engine underwent a hot-fire test to examine its ability to withstand the extreme temperature and pressure conditions that will occur during an actual SLS launch. Photo Credit: NASA
From Shuttle to SLS, the RS-25 Maintains A Tradition of Success
August 21, 2015 // by

NASA took a step farther along the journey to Mars with a successful hot-fire test of the RS-25 engine that will form part of the core stage of the Space Launch System (SLS).

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NASA APPEL Supplemental Resources Updated
At APPEL, Expanded Supplemental Resources Increase Learning Opportunities
August 17, 2015 // by

The Academy recently introduced new resources to help practitioners maximize their learning opportunities before and after attending APPEL courses.

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The Viking Lander 1 aeroshell consisted of a heat shield, designed to protect the lander during entry into the Martian atmosphere, and a “backshell” that contained parachutes and other components. Photo Credit: NASA
This Month in NASA History: A Quest Commenced for Life on Mars
August 14, 2015 // by

Forty years ago this month, Viking 1 left Earth on a technologically and scientifically challenging mission designed to answer the question: Are we alone in the universe?

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Astronaut Scott Kelly, currently spending 12 months on the ISS as part of the novel One-Year Mission, snapped this image of the SpaceX Dragon cargo craft docking with the space station. ESA astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti is also visible. Photo Credit: NASA
Accelerating Innovation Across Diverse Interests
August 5, 2015 // by

Renowned as a unique research platform for issues affecting human spaceflight, the applications of the International Space Station (ISS) continue to expand.

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