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From the Soviet Union to NASA: An Intern's Journey
From the Soviet Union to NASA: An Intern’s Journey
November 1, 2011 // by

By Alina Zater   My name is Alina Zater, and I’m a senior at American Public University, where I’m soon to earn a bachelor of science in space studies.

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Message From the Academy Director: The Appeal of Space
October 28, 2011 // by

The first International Astronautical Congress (IAC) held on the African continent was a potent reminder that nations seek the benefits of space for many different reasons.

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Be Curious: IAC Masters with Masters
October 19, 2011 // by

ESA Director General Jean-Jacques Dordain only had one career plan: become an astronaut. While that plan didn’t come to fruition, he’s happy with his backup job. Jean-Jacques Dordain took part in a young professionals Masters with Masters with DLR Chairman of the Executive Board Johann-Dietrich Woerner and NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden. The event was moderated […]

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APPEL Director Ed Hoffman hosts NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden, ESA Director General Jean-Jacques Dordain, and DLR Chairman of the Executive Board Johann-Dietrich Wörner at a special young professionals Masters with Masters at the 2011 International Astronautical Conference in Cape Town, South Africa.
Masters with Masters at IAC
October 19, 2011 // by

October 28, 2011 Vol. 4, Issue 8   Leaders from Europe, Africa, and the United States talked about the future of space exploration at the 2011 International Astronautical Congress (IAC).

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NASA APPEL Director Dr. Ed Hoffman shakes hands with Kennedy Space Center Director Bob Cabana. (From left to right: Stephen Angelillo, ACE Director, Ed Hoffman, APPEL Deputy Director Roger Forsgren, Bob Cabana.)
Academy Brief: Academy Center for Excellence
October 19, 2011 // by

October 28, 2011 Vol. 4, Issue 8   The Academy Center for Excellence (ACE) is open for business.

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The BLOODHOUND SSC Show Car outside Coutts Bank in The Strand, London. 17th October 2010. Project Director, Richard Noble OBE
Something to Shout About: Bloodhound Supersonic Car
October 19, 2011 // by

October 28, 2011 Vol. 4, Issue 8   The Bloodhound Supersonic Car aims to set a new land speed record and a new standard for openness in projects.

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XFV-12A on ramp at NAA in Columbus, Ohio
Young Professional Brief: Maciej Zborowski
October 19, 2011 // by

October 28, 2011 Vol. 4, Issue 8   Maciej “Mac” Zborowski is restoring the fuselage of a XFV-12A plane found in the middle of a vacant field so he can share its story with the public.

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Work on the heat shield and thermal protection backshell of the Multi Purpose Crew Vehicle ground test article, or GTA, was completed in preparation for environmental testing. This image is of the crew vehicle at the Lockheed Martin Vertical Test Facility in Colorado. The crew vehicle will undergo rigorous testing to confirm its ability to safely fly astronauts through all the harsh environments of deep space exploration missions. Photo Credit: Lockheed Martin
International Brief: Global Exploration Roadmaps
October 19, 2011 // by

October 28, 2011 Vol. 4, Issue 8   The International Space Exploration Coordination Group (ISECG) released the 2011 Global Exploration Roadmap.

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LEO is the region of space within 2,000 km of the Earth's surface. It is the most concentrated area for orbital debris. Approximately 95% of the objects in this illustration are orbital debris, i.e., not functional satellites. The dots represent the current location of each item. The orbital debris dots are scaled according to the image size of the graphic to optimize their visibility and are not scaled to Earth.
Research Brief: NRC Evaluates NASA’s Orbital Debris Programs
October 19, 2011 // by

October 28, 2011 Vol. 4, Issue 8   In order to enhance the benefits of its meteoroid and orbital debris (MMOD) programs, NASA should re-prioritize, re-focus, and expand the programs efforts, according to a recent report from the National Research Council.

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