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This illustration shows the possible surface of TRAPPIST-1f, one of the newly discovered planets in the TRAPPIST-1 system. Scientists using the Spitzer Space Telescope and ground-based telescopes have discovered that there are seven Earth-size planets in the system. Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech

Podcast Episode 86: Astrobiology Research Coordination Networks

June 15, 2022 // by INSIGHT Staff

NASA Astrobiology Program Senior Scientist Mary Voytek discusses Research Coordination Networks.

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(From left) Andria Mosie, Charis Krysher and Juliane Gross, lunar sample curators, positioning the Apollo 17 drive tube prior to removing from its teflon bag and extruding sample 73002 at NASA's Johnson Space Center. Credit: NASA/James Blair

Taking a New Look at Pristine Apollo Samples

June 13, 2022 // by Kevin Wilcox

Researchers are examining lunar soil and rocks with new tools.

Close-up view of astronauts James A. McDivitt (foreground) and Edward H. White II inside their Gemini-4 spacecraft. Credit: NASA

This Month in NASA History: Engineering the First American Spacewalk

June 9, 2022 // by Kevin Wilcox

Gemini IV astronauts solve hatch problems, test human endurance.

An artist's concept of a Moon base, depicting two astronauts working on the surface of the Moon with rovers. Earth is in the background. Credit: NASA

Podcast Episode 85: Moon to Mars Habitation

June 1, 2022 // by INSIGHT Staff

NASA’s Tiffany Nickens discusses habitats being developed for living on the lunar surface and traveling to Mars.

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Pictured here is Vacuum Chamber B in Building 32 of Johnson Space Center. There are multiple stacks of books inside of it. Vacuum Chamber runs were performed on the University of Houston (UH) Clear Lake library book collection to remove water from them. Credit: NASA

May 2022 INSIGHT Now Available

May 31, 2022 // by INSIGHT Staff

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.

Systems Engineering Leadership Program (SELP) graduates posing for a photo. Left to right front row: Evan Anzalone, Sarah N. D'Souza, Carla Haroz, Claudia Eyzaguirre, Susan Danley, Karma Snyder, Laura Kushner, K. Renee Horton. Back row: Ben Powell, Darren Baird, Miles Skow, Timothy Roberts, Andrew Rechenberg, George J. Williams, Jr. Credit: NASA/Masha Berger

APPEL KS SELP Class of 2022 Graduates

May 27, 2022 // by Kevin Wilcox

Cohort completed systems engineering and leadership development program during pandemic.

Here, Canadian Space Agency astronaut Chris Hadfield prepares to set up the ISERV in the Destiny module of the International Space Center. Credit: NASA

Spotlight on Lessons Learned: Program Management of ISERV Design, Development, and Qualification Class D Hardware Integration

May 25, 2022 // by INSIGHT Staff

Specific events and obstacles encountered during the design and development of the ISERV payload provide the basis of an applicable program management lesson learned.

Program Management (PgM) Series Overview graphic. Credit: NASA

APPEL KS Presents Unique Learning Opportunity

May 24, 2022 // by Kevin Wilcox

PgM Series features facilitated seminars on program management.

Screenshot of Doug Hensch smiling during his interview. Credit: NASA

Critical Knowledge inSight: Building Resilience

May 20, 2022 // by INSIGHT Staff

A project manager can build resilience skills to perform better on the job.

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