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Space Shuttle Orbiter Columbia STS-107 mission is launching toward space from launch pad 39A at Kennedy Space Center on January 16, 2003. Credit: NASA
Critical Knowledge inSight: Communication Lessons from the Columbia Tragedy

Good communication is a two-way street that requires those delivering and receiving communication to pay attention to some key rules to be effective.

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Graphic showing the configuration of the MSL Descent Stage for the final mechanical walkdown. Credit: NASA
Spotlight on Lessons Learned: Conduct a Final Mechanical Walkdown Prior to Spacecraft Integration with the Launch Vehicle

Independent mechanical walkdowns of spacecraft are sometimes credited with discovering discrepancies that could have interfered with mission success.

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Screenshot of Keith Walyus looking at the camera and speaking during his interview. Credit: NASA
Critical Knowledge inSight: Stay Focused on the Mission

A program manager needs to stay mission-focused in order to reach success.

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Critical Knowledge inSight: Challenges of Out-of-House Project Work

Out-of-house work brings some specific challenges for a NASA project manager.

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As a momentous year at NASA draws to a close, some members of the technical workforce—many with decades of specialized experience—are considering a personal milestone: retirement. Credit: NASA
Transition to New Year Often Brings Retirements

APPEL KS offers tools, tips for knowledge capture and transfer. 

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This is one of a series of photos taken by the Expedition 34 crew members aboard the International Space Station during the March 3, 2013 approach, capture and docking of the SpaceX Dragon. Credit: NASA
Spotlight on Lessons Learned: Lessons Learned from NASA’s Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) Program

NASA’s Commercial Orbital Transportation Services (COTS) Program provides a starting point for formulation, design, management, and implementation of future public-private capability development partnerships.

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An illustration of the Europa Clipper flying in space with Jupiter's moon Europa in the background. Credit: NASA
Spotlight on Lessons Learned: Tube Stub Weld Design Change

Strong lines of communication between designers and analysts must be maintained to ensure fidelity of analysis results as flight component configurations evolve.

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Screenshot of Bob Faw speaking during his interview. Credit: NASA
Critical Knowledge inSight: Psychological Safety for Effective Team Communication

Psychological safety and intentional meeting design and execution are important elements for collecting diverse ideas from your team.

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Screenshot of Carin Gendell during her interview, smiling and facing the camera. Credit: NASA
Critical Knowledge inSight: Common Team Challenges and Advice for Team Leaders

Team leads have a responsibility to help position their team to be successful.

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