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Principles of NASA’s Mission Operations: A Guide to Everyday Excellence
When we think of NASA, we often imagine complex spacecraft, breathtaking space explorations, and groundbreaking scientific discoveries. What we might not immediately consider is the set of fundamental principles that guide the organization’s mission operations. Rooted in discipline, competence, confidence, responsibility, toughness, teamwork, and vigilance, these principles are not just applicable to space missions; they…
The First Flight of SpaceX’s Starship: A Leap Forward Despite Aborted Test
On April 20, 2023, the much-anticipated first test flight of SpaceX’s Starship ended abruptly. The 40-story tall spacecraft consumed itself in an orange and white fireball just four minutes after launch and 24 miles above the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Texas. This incident brought about a flurry of opinions, with some people…
3D Printing in Rocket Building: A Technological Revolution by Skyrora and Relativity Space
The advent of 3D printing technology has brought a significant transformation to numerous industries, with the aerospace sector being no exception. Two pioneering companies at the forefront of this revolution are Skyrora and Relativity Space, both leveraging 3D printing to reshape the process of building rockets. Skyrora’s Achievements in 3D Printing Skyrora, an Edinburgh-based rocket…
