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Regina Spellman: Communication Success Factors

Regina Spellman is a Senior Project Manager for Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center (KSC). To view more interviews and lessons learned, click on the link for the Critical Knowledge Gateway: https://appel.nasa.gov/knowledge-sharing/critical-knowledge-gateway/

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VPMC July 26 2018 - Orion: Project Management for the Future of Space Exploration
Virtual Project Management Challenge: Orion – Project Management for the Future of Space Exploration

Watch recorded July 26, 2018 session. 

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June 21, 2018 VPMC
Virtual Project Management Challenge: Smaller, Faster, Better: Big Lessons from Small(er) NASA Missions

This Virtual Project Management (PM) Challenge looked at the Dellingr CubeSat and the Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator. Participants discussed their approach to the challenges of small projects and share lessons learned.

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Dan Rasky: SpaceX’s Collaborative Work Environment

Dr. Dan Rasky worked as a Senior Scientist for NASA on COTS. Commercial Orbital Transportation Systems (COTS) was a NASA-industry partnership to develop safe, affordable, reliable space transportation access to Low-Earth Orbit. NASA was the lead investor in the COTS project, much different from traditional government-owned and operated systems. The COTS lessons are applicable to […]

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Risk # 5049 Cumbersome Pedigree Maintenance

Brian Balu discusses Knowledge Based Risk 5049. Segments: 00m00s Identification of Risk 03m02s Mitigation of Risk

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Risk #2690 Hardware Variations Between Qualification and Flight Units In The Lunar Rover

Gary Johnson discusses Knowledge Based Risk 2690. Segments: 00m00s Context of Risk

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Risk # 2685 Executing the Mission Within the Constraints and Capabilities of the Vehicle

Dennis Webb discusses Knowledge Based Risk 2685. Segments: 00m00s Challenges to Operations – Recertification of Aging Vehicle 04m48s Recurring Operational Vehicle – Stabilize for Future Operations 06m05s Shuttle Operating to Maximum Capacity 09m01s Design in More Performance Margin to Meet Mission Variation 10m38s Higher Functionality Versus Autonomous Operations

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Risk # 2677 Lack of Quantitative Reliability Requirements in Hardware Design

Stan LeBlanc discusses Knowledge Based Risk 2677. Segments: 00m00s Explanation of Risk 01m33s Mitigation of Risk 02m28s Related Knowledge: ISS Quantitative Reliability Experience

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Risk #2664 Risk of ISS Flight Elements Not Mating and Functioning In Orbit

Kornel Nagy discusses Knowledge Based Risk 2664. Segments: 00m00s Identification of Risk 02m46s Mitigation of Risk Using Mating Adapters 04m20s Mitigation of Risk Using Digital Modeling 07m01s Benefits to Constellation Program

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