As the space station grew, shuttle docking became more of a challenge.
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Highlights: Issue 43, Summer 2011
Taking a Risk to Avoid Risk
International Partnerships for Space Exploration
Reflecting on her long experience, the author describes elements of successful international partnerships.
By Kathy Laurini
Human Spaceflight and Science
Stories
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Learning to Be an Engineer
Early mistakes and the advice of more experienced colleagues helped Harding develop as an engineer.
By Adam Harding -
Taking a Risk to Avoid Risk
As the space station grew, shuttle docking became more of a challenge.
By John McManamen -
Fixing a Troubled Project
Faced with delays and potential budget problems, STEREO’s manager focused on improving team dynamics.
By Nick Chrissotimos -
Human Spaceflight and Science
Experiments in space lead to unexpected benefits on Earth.
By Howard Ross -
Expecting the Unexpected
At Disney Studios, a project manager relies on her plan for dealing with unexpected glitches.
By Taralyn Frasqueri-Molina -
Delivering Clean, Affordable Power
Technology to produce oxygen and hydrogen on Mars can generate clean energy on Earth.
By Bo Schwerin -
FAST Learning
A small satellite project teaches lessons in systems engineering.
By Matthew Kohut
Insights
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Interview with Steven Smith
The NASA astronaut and space station liaison to the European Space Agency talks about the role of trust and understanding in international cooperation.
By Don Cohen -
Weaving a Knowledge Web
A new international committee is helping to share project expertise among spacefaring nations.
By ASK Editorial Staff -
From Masters with Masters: Rob Manning and Rudi Schmidt
Experts from NASA and ESA compare their agencies’ Mars programs.
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International Partnerships for Space Exploration
Reflecting on her long experience, the author describes elements of successful international partnerships.
By Kathy Laurini -
Exploring Megaplanets
Art and science meet in Josh Simpson’s
glass planets.
By Don Cohen