Type: Video

Undoubtedly the greatest technical and engineering achievement of the Space Shuttle is the assembly and development of the International Space Station (ISS)—whose entire design, elements, and systems were designed for launch, assembly, and servicing by the shuttle. Indeed, following first element launch—the Russian-launched FGB module that established the initial foundation for station—the Shuttle manifest has […]

Undoubtedly the greatest technical and engineering achievement of the Space Shuttle is the assembly and development of the International Space Station (ISS)—whose entire design, elements, and systems were designed for launch, assembly, and servicing by the shuttle. Indeed, following first element launch—the Russian-launched FGB module that established the initial foundation for station—the Shuttle manifest has […]

This session will provide an overview of a number of new initiatives that will ultimately change the way NASA will conduct future exploration missions. Topics to be discussed will include new approaches to space transportation systems that will change the way we provide access to space, an overview of the recently completed study results of […]

As NASA approaches the final flight of the Space Shuttle, it is timely to reflect upon the many important lessons learned from the formulation, development, and operation of the Space Shuttle program. The Space Shuttle represented a dramatic departure from the launch and space vehicles of the preceding Apollo era, with a new focus on […]

This session will provide an overview of a number of new initiatives that will ultimately change the way NASA will conduct future exploration missions. Topics to be discussed will include new approaches to space transportation systems that will change the way we provide access to space, an overview of the recently completed study results of […]

As NASA approaches the final flight of the Space Shuttle, it is timely to reflect upon the many important lessons learned from the formulation, development, and operation of the Space Shuttle program. The Space Shuttle represented a dramatic departure from the launch and space vehicles of the preceding Apollo era, with a new focus on […]

Jean-Jacques Dordain, Director-General of the European Space Agency (ESA), tells the next generation that they have no choice other than to be better than those who came before them. (This event was recorded during the Academy’s Masters with Masters #5 at the 2010 International Astronautical Congress in Prague, Czech Republic.)

Jean-Jacques Dordain, Director-General of the European Space Agency (ESA), explains that having a mutual understanding is the essence of international cooperation. (This event was recorded during the Academy’s Masters with Masters #5 at the 2010 International Astronautical Congress in Prague, Czech Republic.)

NASA Administrator Charlie Bolden says that without compromise, you will never win. (This event was recorded during the Academy’s Masters with Masters #5 at the 2010 International Astronautical Congress in Prague, Czech Republic)