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The Space Shuttle Program returned to flight on September 29, 1988—33 years ago this month—with the launch of Discovery on STS-26 from Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center. Credit: NASA
This Month in NASA History: Return to Flight

Team of spaceflight veterans begins recovery with STS-26.

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Podcast Episode 68- Lessons Learned Information System_social
Podcast Episode 68: Lessons Learned Information System

NASA Lessons Learned Program Manager Michael Bell discusses the agency’s Lessons Learned Information System.

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A team led by NASA researchers was able to use data from the more than two years OSIRIS-REx spent examining Bennu to model the asteroid’s orbital trajectory with unprecedented precision through 2300. Credit: NASA
OSIRIS-REx Team Models Bennu’s Future Path

Data from sample return mission allows unprecedented precision. 

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Spotlight on Lessons Learned: Copper Tube Pinch Failure

While pinching copper tubes is a standard practice for many applications on Earth, it presents challenges for spaceflight applications.

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Podcast Episode 67: Quiet Supersonic Mission
Podcast Episode 67: Quiet Supersonic Mission

NASA Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Deputy Project Manager Cathy Bahm discusses the X-59 quiet supersonic research mission.

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Podcast Episode 66, Convergent Aeronautics Solutions
Podcast Episode 66: Convergent Aeronautics Solutions

NASA Convergent Aeronautics Solutions Project Manager Keith Wichman discusses mapping problems and solutions to transform aviation.

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Critical Knowledge inSight: Building Team Cohesion
Critical Knowledge inSight: Building Team Cohesion

Team cohesion and good communication are key factors for a team to be successful on a project.

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The Space Shuttle Discovery launches on its first flight, STS-41-D, on August 30, 1984, 37 years ago this month. The crew deployed three satellites and heard knocking at the payload bay doors. Credit: NASA
This Month in NASA History: Discovery’s First Launch

Crew deploys record number of satellites, hears knocking at the door.

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Podcast Episode 65: NASA Intern Experiences
Podcast Episode 65: NASA Intern Experiences

NASA Intern Nick Syracuse discusses his virtual internship experiences.

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