INSIGHT: October 2023 | APPEL Knowledge Services

Astromaterials processors Mari Montoya, left, and Curtis Calva, right, use tools to collect asteroid particles from the base of the OSIRIS-REx science canister. NASA has already collected 70.3 grams of material with more still inside the canister. Photo Credit: NASA

OSIRIS REx Sample Wows Scientists

October 30, 2023 // by Kevin Wilcox

Asteroid regolith rich in carbon, contains water-bearing minerals.

Screenshot of Brian Muirhead during his interview. Credit: NASA

Critical Knowledge inSight: Providing Good Direction for Creative Solutions

October 24, 2023 // by INSIGHT Staff

A project manager can influence their project team to use creativity and flexibility to overcome problems by giving good direction.

In this photo from 2013, a welder at NASA’s Stennis Space Center works on a portion of piping to be installed on the A-1 Test Stand for RS-25 rocket engine testing. Photo Credit: NASA/MSFC

Podcast Series Focuses on Trade, Technical Workforce

October 20, 2023 // by Kevin Wilcox

Small Steps, Giant Leaps highlights crucial role in NASA missions.

Payload Specialist John H. Glenn Jr., then a senator from Ohio, prepares to fly aboard STS-95, adjusting a video camera during training at Cape Canaveral. Mission Specialist Scott E. Parazynski looks on at right. Glenn’s two spaceflights were 36 years apart. Photo Credit: NASA

This Month in NASA History: An Icon’s Return to Space

October 10, 2023 // by Kevin Wilcox

‘The John Glenn factor’ draws large crowds to launch of STS-95.