The announcement that NASA will partner with more than one company took some by surprise. But the decision sets up the agency for success beyond low Earth orbit (LEO).
Glenn Research Center’s Rocket University pilot program melds course work with hands-on experience to give early-career engineers a strong foundation for the future.
The critical roles of attitude and change were stressed throughout the graduation ceremony for the Systems Engineering Leadership Development Program (SELDP) class of 2014. “Attitude is everything,” said keynote speaker Orlando Figueroa. “When we speak about culture, we speak about attitude and mindset.” Figueroa, a former NASA senior executive, is currently the owner of Orlando […]
As school children, one of our earliest lessons in astronomy is this: all of the planets in our solar system—with the notable exception of the Earth—bear the names of Roman gods.
A recent report issued by the National Research Council examined the potential applications and challenges for additive manufacturing in space.
August 18 marked the launch of the new APPEL Catalog: the first online curriculum guide from the Academy.
Ten years ago this month, MESSENGER embarked on a mission to uncover the secrets of the least-explored terrestrial planet.
