Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 127: Chief Program Management Officer

Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 127: Chief ...

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NASA's Flight Dynamics Facility

The Flight Dynamics Facility provides tracking data on spacecraft including the Orion crew capsule and the Roman Space Telescope. The facility’s history stretches back to the earliest days of Mercury, Gemini and Apollo. 

 . 16min 38sec
State Hubs: Opening Doors for Technical Students

NASA, through the Office of STEM Engagement, has launched the State Hubs Initiative, awarding $10.5 million to seven institutions with the goal of getting more students into highly skilled manufacturing jobs in the aerospace industry. 

 . 18min 29sec

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