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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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Spotlight on Lessons Learned: Incorporating Human Factors from the Beginning of a Program/Project
December 22, 2021 // by

Employing qualified human factors personnel on a design team from the start of a program or project has proven to be successful and effective.

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Former Astronaut Scott Altman discusses teamwork.
Critical Knowledge inSight: Supporting Team Performance
December 20, 2021 // by

A good leader can enhance a team’s performance using trust and humility.

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Podcast Episode 75: Artemis Progress
December 15, 2021 // by

NASA’s Kristin Morgan discusses 2021 progress and what’s ahead for the Artemis Program in 2022.

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This spiral galaxy, M51, also known as the Whirlpool Galaxy, has come into much sharper focus as centuries of innovation in telescopes has revealed increasing levels of detail. Credit: NASA
Flagship Telescopes Reveal the Unexpected
December 13, 2021 // by

Astronomers will use Webb to continue the long search for early galaxies.

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Thirteen tons of telescopes and support equipment occupy the payload bay of the Space Shuttle Columbia for mission STS-35, the first shuttle mission dedicated entirely to astronomy. Credit: NASA
This Month in NASA History: 13 Tons of Telescopes
December 6, 2021 // by

STS-35 was the first mission devoted exclusively to astronomy.

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Artist's illustration of a solar sail flying in space with the sun in the background. Credit: NASA
Podcast Episode 74:
December 1, 2021 // by

NASA’s Les Johnson discusses solar sail propulsion and the upcoming Near-Earth Asteroid Scout and Solar Cruiser missions.

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Pictured here are Expedition 66 Flight Engineers Mark Vande Hei, Raja Chari, Tom Marshburn, and Kayla Barron of NASA and ESA (European Space Agency) Flight Engineer Matthias Maurer at the International Space Station.
Featured Video: Happy Holidays From the Expedition 66 Crew
December 1, 2021 // by

Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 66 Flight Engineers Mark Vande Hei, Raja Chari, Tom Marshburn, and Kayla Barron of NASA and ESA (European Space Agency) Flight Engineer Matthias Maurer shared their thoughts about spending the holiday season in orbit.

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