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Beyond the Console: Kenneth Attocknie’s Mission to Bridge Cultures at NASA

November 5, 2024

Sumer Loggins

From the Mission Control Center to community celebrations, Kenneth Attocknie blends safety expertise with a commitment to cultural connection. For the past 25 years at NASA, Attocknie has dedicated his career to safeguarding the International Space Station and supporting real-time mission operations at Johnson Space Center in Houston. As a principal safety engineer in the…
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NASA Group Amplifies Voices of Employees with Disabilities

October 29, 2024

Ellen Bausback

Kathy Clark started her career at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland straight out of high school, and when offered either a job as an accountant or a job in training, the choice was crystal clear. “I started in training, I’ve stayed in training, and I’ll probably retire in training,” said Clark, now a human…
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Meet Hector Chavez: Leading Johnson’s Giant Leap into Low Earth Orbit

September 25, 2024

Sumer Loggins

As systems integration team lead for NASA’s Commercial Low Earth Orbit Development Program (CLDP), Hector Chavez helps build a future where NASA and private industry work together to push the boundaries of space exploration. With the rise of commercial providers in the space sector, Chavez’s team works to ensure that these companies can develop end-to-end…
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Dr. Irene Duhart Long

August 26, 2024

Monika Luabeya

Dr. Irene Duhart Long was the first female and the first minority to hold the position of chief medical officer at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, as well as the first African American female to serve in the Senior Executive Service at the center. These distinctions were only two of many firsts in her…
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Astronaut Nicole Mann Throws First Pitch at Giants-Angels Game 

June 18, 2024

Abby Tabor

NASA astronaut Nicole Mann waves as she is introduced before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at the San Francisco Giants versus Los Angeles Angels game at Oracle Park in San Francisco on June 14, 2024. Mann was honored for her accomplishments at the Giants’ Native American Heritage Night. She is the first Indigenous woman…
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Lakita Lowe: Leading Space Commercialization Innovations and Fostering STEM Engagement

June 12, 2024

Sumer Loggins

Lakita Lowe is at the forefront of space commercialization, seamlessly merging scientific expertise with visionary leadership to propel NASA’s commercial ambitions and ignite a passion for STEM in future generations. As a project integrator for NASA’s Commercial Low Earth Orbit Development Program (CLDP), Lowe leverages her extensive background in scientific research and biomedical studies to…
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Aerospace Trailblazer: Shirley Holland-Hunt’s Visionary Leadership Transforms Space Exploration

June 4, 2024

Sumer Loggins

From pioneering space initiatives to championing diversity and innovation, Shirley Holland-Hunt’s multifaceted leadership at NASA exemplifies the future of aerospace exploration. Her efforts have driven technological advancements and advocated for the inclusion of women and minorities in STEM fields. Holland-Hunt currently serves as the associate division chief for Houston’s Johnson Space Center Aeroscience and Flight…
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Astronaut Suni Williams Prepares for Crew Flight Test

May 6, 2024

Monika Luabeya

NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test astronaut Suni Williams gives a thumbs up during a mission dress rehearsal on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Williams was selected as an astronaut by NASA in 1998 and has been aboard the International Space Station twice. She is set to return to…
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Meet the Women Launching, Recovering Artemis Missions

March 20, 2024

Antonia Jaramillo

In celebration of Women’s History Month, NASA highlights the multifaceted group of women behind the launch and recovery efforts for Artemis missions. They are a driving force in preparing and planning for crewed missions and are helping inspire the next generation of space explorers – the Artemis Generation. On the left is Artemis Launch Director…
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NASA’s Space Tech Prize Bolsters Diversity, Inclusivity Champions

March 13, 2024

Tiernan P. Doyle

NASA selected the first winners of the agency’s Space Tech Catalyst prize to expand engagement with underrepresented and diverse individuals in the space technology sector as part of the agency’s broader commitment to inclusivity and collaboration. The winners are receiving $25,000 each to create more inclusive space technology ecosystems. “As NASA continues to explore the…
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Beyond the Console: Kenneth Attocknie’s Mission to Bridge Cultures at NASA

NASA Group Amplifies Voices of Employees with Disabilities

Meet Hector Chavez: Leading Johnson’s Giant Leap into Low Earth Orbit

Dr. Irene Duhart Long

Astronaut Nicole Mann Throws First Pitch at Giants-Angels Game

Lakita Lowe: Leading Space Commercialization Innovations and Fostering STEM Engagement

Aerospace Trailblazer: Shirley Holland-Hunt’s Visionary Leadership Transforms Space Exploration

Astronaut Suni Williams Prepares for Crew Flight Test

Meet the Women Launching, Recovering Artemis Missions

NASA’s Space Tech Prize Bolsters Diversity, Inclusivity Champions

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