I develop materials for extreme temperature environments. Meet Josh Fody, a thermal engineer at NASA’s Langley Research Center. Josh develops materials and insulations for extreme temperature environments. Find out more about his unique career path and the work he does in thermal materials: https://gameon.nasa.gov/projects/convective-heating-improvement-for-emergency-fire-shelters-chiefs/
I figure out where spacecraft are at and where they’re going. Meet Todd Ely, a space navigator, and the Principal Investigator for the Deep Space Atomic Clock at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Todd is opening up new ways to navigate in space that will be critical for human exploration of …
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 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 …
