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Tag: NASA
Understanding NASA’s Technology Readiness Levels: From Shower Thoughts to Moon Shots
Ever had a brilliant idea in the shower and thought, “This could change the world!”? Well, you’re not alone. But there’s quite a journey between your “eureka” moment and actually changing the world. NASA, being NASA, actually created a systematic way to measure how close any technology is to being ready for prime time. They…
The Critical Fight to Save Hubble and Chandra: Why NASA’s Great Observatories Matter More Than Ever
Recent recommendations from NASA’s Astrophysics Advisory Committee (APAC) have highlighted a growing concern in the astronomical community: potential budget cuts to the Hubble Space Telescope and Chandra X-ray Observatory. While NASA faces tough budget decisions, the committee strongly argues that cuts to these observatories should be kept to an absolute minimum. Here’s why this matters…
NASA’s 5 x 5 Risk Matrix Scorecard: A Powerful Tool for Space Safety
When it comes to space exploration and engineering, risk management is not just a buzzword—it’s a critical component of mission success and crew safety. In the wake of the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy, NASA established the Engineering and Safety Center (NESC) to ensure the highest standards of safety and engineering excellence across all NASA programs.…