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Podcast Episode 83: NASA’s Role in Climate Research
May 4, 2022 // by

NASA Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Kate Calvin discusses the agency’s role in climate research.

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NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion spacecraft aboard is seen atop a mobile launcher as it rolls out of High Bay 3 of the Vehicle Assembly Building for the first time to Launch Complex 39B, Thursday, March 17, 2022, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Credit: NASA/Aubrey Gemignani
Podcast Focuses on Engineering Best Practices
April 29, 2022 // by

Small Steps, Giant Leaps series features engineering leaders.

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NASA researched vertical farming in the Biomass Production Chamber, a repurposed Project Mercury-era hypobaric test chamber at Kennedy Space Center. Credit: NASA/KSC
Radiant Barriers, Vertical Gardens, Robotic Gloves and More
April 25, 2022 // by

Publication highlights NASA technology improving life on Earth.

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Small Satellite Reliability Initiative (SSRI) Knowledge Base
March 18, 2022 // by

The Small Satellite Reliability Initiative (SSRI) Knowledge Base shares resources, best practices, and lessons learned that improve mission confidence for small satellites. To that end, this comprehensive online tool contains organized, vetted, and high-quality sources of information on key elements of a successful small satellite mission. 

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Podcast Episode 79: Engineering Best Practices – Part 2
March 9, 2022 // by

NASA Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate Chief Engineer Steve Hirshorn discusses what it takes to be a successful chief engineer.

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Critical Knowledge inSight: Open-mindedness
February 24, 2022 // by

A leader who keeps an open mind will bring in more diverse opinions and ideas to help a project succeed.

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The surface of Venus is marked by hundreds of large volcanoes such as Maat Mons, shown here in this computer-generated three-dimensional image. Credit: NASA
NASA Missions to Shine New Light on Venus
January 21, 2022 // by

The closest planet to Earth has proven elusive to understand.

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This artist’s illustration shows NASA’s Laser Communications Relay Demonstration relaying a laser communication signal to a ground station on Earth. Optical communications systems promise dramatic increases in data transfer rates. Credit: NASA
Demonstration Mission to Test Laser Communications
December 27, 2021 // by

Bidirectional system offers significant increase in data transfer rates.

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Two Teams Answer NASA’s Vascular Tissue Challenge
June 22, 2021 // by

Winners will advance the technology aboard the International Space Station. 

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