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I make sure that astronauts on the Moon can breathe. Meet Kevin Grossman, a materials scientist at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. As the Principal Investigator for the GaLORE project, Kevin and his team are working on a reactor that converts dirt from the Moon into pure oxygen for the astronauts …

I make materials that make space flight possible. Meet Bob Carter, a materials engineer at NASA’s Glenn Research Center. Bob makes materials that make space flight possible. From shape memory alloys to new metallic composites, Bob and his team are working to advance rocket manufacturing techniques by creating lightweight replacement …

I lead a team of engineers to test rocket engines. Meet Megan Martinez, a propulsion test project manager at NASA’s Stennis Research Center. Megan leads a team of engineers who test rocket engines that put payloads into space. To learn more about Megan’s work and find out how rocket engines …

I make history every day. Meet Michael Alldredge from NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility. Michael leads a multi-discipline team that designs stage hardware, like thermal protection systems, for the Space Launch System (SLS). From raw components to a spacecraft, Michael is excited to see the concepts go from paper to tangible …

I lead a team of researchers in 3D printing the next generation of rocket engines. Meet Laura Evans, a materials research engineer at NASA’s Glenn Research Center. Laura leads a team of researchers who use metal powders to 3D print next generation rocket parts. To learn more about Laura’s work …

I am a hypersonic fire wrangler. Meet Daniel Jones, an aerospace technologist at NASA’s Stennis Space Center. Daniel describes his job as a hypersonic fire wrangler. He develops supersonic diffusers for rockets by putting to use what he knows about the effects of fire on metals. Inspired by Star Trek, …

I am here to test rockets. Meet Greg Carmouche, a Senior Test Director at NASA’s Stennis Space Center. Stennis is the last place in the United States where large engines or whole rocket stages, including the Space Launch System, can be tested. Greg is responsible for the Cryogenic Storage Facility, …

I have the coolest job at NASA because I work with cryogenics. Meet Monica Guzik, a Gas and Fluid Systems Engineer at NASA’s Glenn Research Center. Monica loves rock and roll and loves her job at NASA. She works with cryogenics, developing ways to keep propellant cold long enough to …

I am boots on the ground for SLS. Meet Renee Horton, a quality engineer at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans. Renee works with the largest welding tool in the world helping to build the largest rocket ever built. As a quality engineer, she helps ensure requirements have been …