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Featured Video: NASA: Best of 2024

In 2024, NASA pushed the limits of exploration for the benefits of humanity.

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November 2024 INSIGHT Now Available

Don’t miss the latest issue of INSIGHT, APPEL Knowledge Services’ online publication featuring our new podcast episodes, columns, articles, lessons learned and more. We invite you to read it today on our website.

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Podcast Episode 143: NASA Training Simulators

Before leaving the ground, astronauts prepare for spaceflight by immersing themselves in life-like training simulators. NASA’s Simulation and Graphics Branch makes it happen, and it’s critical to the success of humans in space.

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Aerial view of Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Credit: NASA
NASA Knowledge Workshop Emphasizes Continuity

Nearly 200 gather to discuss key issues for technical workforce.

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In this artist’s illustration, future Artemis astronauts explore the Moon’s south pole. A new report finds that NASA’s Moon to Mars effort is a significant driver of economic activity in the U.S. Credit: NASA
Report Quantifies NASA’s Economic Impact

Research finds that $25.4 billion budget yields $75.6 billion in economic output. 

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Participants at the 2017 International Project Management course having an open discussion. Photo Credit: NASA/APPEL KS
Working Openly for Effective Knowledge Transfer

As a member of NASA’s knowledge management community representing the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer, I recently shared with the community the benefits of using collaboration platforms for knowledge sharing.

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October 2024 INSIGHT Now Available

Don’t miss the latest issue of INSIGHT, APPEL Knowledge Services’ online publication featuring our new podcast episodes, columns, articles, lessons learned and more. We invite you to read it today on our website.

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Podcast Episode 141: Planetary Defense at NASA

The best planetary defense is a good planetary offense. Learn how NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office works to detect, track, and mitigate threats from asteroids and other near-Earth objects.

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Podcast Episode 140: Artificial Intelligence at NASA

NASA has a long history with AI, using it in various applications like autonomous Mars rover navigation and detecting planets in other solar systems. Today, NASA is embracing AI for more members of the workforce, enabling innovation.

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