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This photograph depicts an intense moment during the SA-6 launch at the Firing Room. Dr. von Braun, Director of the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) is at center; to his left is Dr. George Mueller, Associate Director for Marned Space Flight; and far right is Dr. Eberhard Rees, Director for Research and Development, MSFC. The SA-6, the sixth flight of the Saturn 1 vehicle, launched a S-IV stage (a second stage) and an Apollo boilerplate spacecraft. Photo Credit: NASA
This Month in NASA History: 50th Anniversary of the A-101 Launch

Fifty years ago this month, NASA launched the first Apollo Command Module into orbit.

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NASA’s Chief Knowledge Officer’s convene at Johnson Space Center
April 2014 NASA Knowledge Community Forum

NASA’s knowledge community gathers to solve key knowledge challenges.

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Hoffman, Gaddis, and Yost.
Thirty Percent Lighter out of the Valley of Death

On April 29, a special Masters with Masters interview transpired during the 2014 Virtual Project Management Challenge (VPMC). 

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Rusty Schweickart crossing the threshold. Photo Credit: NASA
The Hero’s Journey

Joseph Campbell, the world-famous mythologist, wrote his last book, The Inner Reaches of Outer Space, after being inspired by a symposium in which he appeared alongside NASA astronaut Rusty Schweickart.

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View of Earth taken by the crew of Expedition 34 on board the International Space Station. Photo Credit: NASA
Assessment of NASA’s Export Control Practices

A recently released Government Accountability Office (GAO) report calls for NASA to improve its compliance with export control policy.

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NASA’s modified Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft with the Space Shuttle Endeavour on top lifts off to begin its ferry flight back to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Photo Credit: NASA
Check Out Two New JSC Case Studies

Straight wing or delta wing?

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Ed Hoffman, agency CKO, David Oberhettinger, JPL CKO and Frank Mortelliti, Division Manager, JPL join the safety managers’ case study sessions with Ed Rogers, GSFC CKO.
JPL Case Study Approach Engages Active Learning

JPL and GSFC CKOs partner to offer case studies at JPL.

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NASA APPEL on YouTube
Updates to APPEL’s YouTube Channel

The Academy’s YouTube channel now includes new ways to access practitioner stories, insight, and knowledge.

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PhoneSat 1.0 during high-altitude balloon test.
Masters with Masters: Innovating at NASA

Two seasoned NASA practitioners discussed new ways of doing business at the agency with cutting-edge technology and innovative practices.

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