I take pictures of re-entering spacecraft from airplanes. Meet Jennifer Inman, a physicist at NASA’s Langley Research Center. Jennifer takes pictures of re-entering spacecraft from airplanes to help better quantify re-entry into the atmosphere. NASA’s Advanced Measurements and Data Systems Branch develops innovative measurement systems for aerospace research. To learn …
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 develop new technologies and instruments for NASA missions. Meet Mahmooda Sultana, Associate Branch Head, Systems Engineering Branch at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland. Mahmooda uses her love of math and puzzles to develop new technologies and miniaturize instruments for NASA missions. For more information about her work, …
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 …
I build robots to refuel satellites. Meet Brent Robertson, Project Manager for Restore-L at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. Brent manages a group of people who build robots that can rendezvous with a satellite, autonomously capture it, service the satellite, and refuel it in space. To learn more about NASA’s …
I invite the public to help NASA solve really hard challenges. Meet Monsi Roman, Program Manager for NASA Centennial Challenges. She invites the public to help NASA solve some really hard technology challenges faced both in space and on Earth. For more information about NASA’s Centennial Challenge Program, visit: https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/centennial_challenges/index.html
I’m working to get big things on the surface of Mars. Meet Chuck Campbell, Project Manager for Propulsion Descent Technologies at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. Chuck works to land payloads safely on the surface of Mars using supersonic retro propulsion. To learn more about Chuck’s work, visit: https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/game_changing_development/index.html
I am an interplanetary navigator. Meet Dr. Jill Seubert, an interplanetary navigator at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California. Jill always wanted to explore far off worlds of her own and her work on the Deep Space Atomic Clock will help make a difference in the way we explore. For …
I 3D print habitats out of concrete using martian or lunar simulate. Meet Mallory Johnston, Deputy Project Manager for Additive Construction with Mobile Emplacement (ACME) at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. Mallory is working to 3D print habitats out of concrete using Martian or lunar simulant, a technology that could …
