I am bringing new capabilities to small spacecraft. Meet Anh Nguyen, an aerospace engineer at NASA’s Ames Research Center. Anh is bringing new capabilities to small spacecraft, called CubeSats. The technology is risky, but when proven will enable us to explore beyond Earth. To learn more about her work, visit: …
I get to make new materials for aircraft and space structures. Meet Sandi Miller, a chemical engineer at NASA’s Glenn Research Center. Sandi is working on new materials for aircraft and space structures. These composite materials are lighter in weight and have improved properties beyond the individual components.
I am working to build refineries and gas stations on the Moon and Mars. Meet Diane Linne, a senior research engineer at NASA’s Glenn Research Center. Diane is finding ways to harvest soils on the Moon and Mars to make propellant and other useful materials that would enable the astronauts …
I am working on NASA’s next great propulsion system. Meet Dr. Peter Peterson, an electric propulsion engineer at NASA’s Glenn Research Center. Electric propulsion opens up new exploration possibilities that just can’t be done with traditional chemical propulsion. To learn more about solar electric propulsion research at NASA, visit: https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/tdm/sep/index.html
I’m leading a team that will be communicating 100 times faster. Meet Glenn Jackson, Payload Manager at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. Glenn and his team are using lasers and telescopes to communicate with satellites. By condensing signals into smaller wave lengths, more information can be sent in less time. …
I’m a robotics footwear designer. Meet Kalind Carpenter, a robotics footwear designer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Kalind uses his background in gymnastics to help robots move from place to place, or perform some trick that has never before been done by a robot. To learn more Kalind’s role on …
I work with scientists and engineers to put scientific instrumentation on NASA airplanes to study Earth sciences all over the planet. Every day is Earth Day for Christy Hansen, Airborne Sciences Manager at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. Christy works with scientists and engineers to put scientific instrumentation on NASA …
I’m working on advancing communications to deep space destinations like Mars and beyond. Meet Abi Biswas, Supervisor for Optical Communications Systems at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Abi is developing laser systems to advance communications for deep space destinations like Mars and beyond. For more information about Deep Space Optical Communications, …
I work with cryognenic propellants. Meet Arthur Werkheiser, Project Manager for Cryogenics at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. Arthur works to safely store cryogenic propellant for spacecraft during travel. Through pressure and temperature management, as well as materials choices, he can keep propellants liquid to allow for the efficient use …
I am working on technologies that will enable low-cost access to space. Meet Jonathan Jones, Technical Assistant for the Solid Propulsion Division at NASA’a Marshall Space Flight Center. Jonathan is researching new technologies to reduce the cost of space flight. By minimizing manufacturing turn-around time, engineers can iterate designs and …
