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Critical Knowledge inSight: The Importance of Resilience for Project Managers
March 30, 2022 // by

A resilient project manager stays flexible and open to making changes when adversity or opportunities affect a project.

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Illustration of the Aquarius/Satélite de Aplicaciones Científicas (SAC)-D satellite observatory in space with Earth in the background. Credit: NASA
Spotlight on Lessons Learned: SAC-D DC/DC Converter On-orbit Failures Likely due to Over-testing Prior to Usage
March 25, 2022 // by

An international Earth-observing mission to study the salinity of the ocean surface ended in 2015 when an essential part of the spacecraft’s power and attitude control system stopped operating due to over-testing prior to launch. 

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Podcast Episode 80: Engineering Best Practices – Part 3
March 23, 2022 // by

NASA Space Launch System Chief Engineer John Blevins discusses the rigorous engineering of the world’s most powerful rocket.

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Knowledge Community Corner: NASA Glenn’s Janice Romanin
March 22, 2022 // by

Janice Romanin discusses knowledge sharing at NASA’s Glenn Research Center.

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Podcast Episode 79: Engineering Best Practices – Part 2
March 9, 2022 // by

NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate Chief Engineer Steve Hirshorn discusses what it takes to be a successful chief engineer.

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Featured Video: NASA: We Dream Big, We Work Together
March 1, 2022 // by

Take a look at the universe of NASA missions and projects made possible by our commitment to teamwork, collaboration, equity and inclusiveness.

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February 2022 INSIGHT Now Available
February 28, 2022 // by

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

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Critical Knowledge inSight: Open-mindedness
February 24, 2022 // by

A leader who keeps an open mind will bring in more diverse opinions and ideas to help a project succeed.

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Podcast Episode 78: Engineering Best Practices–Part 1
February 23, 2022 // by

NASA Chief Engineer Ralph Roe discusses engineering best practices.

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