Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 122: Charting New Horizons: Inside NASA's Orion Mission

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Test Like You Fly

The “test like you fly” approach is an engineering philosophy that means testing hardware, software, and flight operations as close to reality as possible. Erika Alvarez, deputy director of NASA's Space Systems Department, explains. 

Soft Skills for Tough Missions

So-called “soft skills” like good teamwork and communication can become just as valuable as technical skills to advance exploration. 

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