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Technicians at Marshall Space Flight Center completed a series of cryogenic tests on six James Webb Space Telescope beryllium mirror segments at the center’s X-ray and Cryogenic Facility.

HIGHLIGHT | The Thermal Design Challenge

How do you make sure NASA’s new infrared telescope will stay cold enough?
By Mike Menzel

Solving Challenges Through Mass Collaboration

HIGHLIGHT | Mass Collaboration on Challenges

Skytland and his small NASA team are inviting thousands of interested citizens to solve technical problems.
By Nick Skytland

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Astronaut Aki Hoshide participates in a third session of extravehicular activity. During the 6-hour, 28-minute spacewalk, Hoshide and NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams (out of frame) completed the installation of a main bus switching unit that was hampered by a possib

HIGHLIGHT | The Toothbrush Hack

Collaborative problem solving, a jumper lead, and a toothbrush turned around an unsuccessful late-August spacewalk. By Haley Stephenson

Lead scientist Amber Straughn and observatory manager Paul Geithner answer questions during James Webb Space Telescope Night at the NASA Goddard Visitor Center on August 26, 2010.

Sharing the Excitement of Exploration

The James Webb Space Telescope attests to the enthusiasm, curiosity, and sense of wonder of scientists and the public.
By Amber Straughn

Using a black light, a technician closely inspects one of NASA’s Van Allen Probes. Black-light inspection uses UVA fluorescence to detect possible microcontamination, small cracks, or fluid leaks.

Radiation-Ready with a Little Rock ‘n’ Roll

Extreme and innovative testing reduces risk for the Van Allen Probes.
By Kerry Ellis

NASA’s current arc-jet test capabilities have worked well—like for this testing of the Mars Science Laboratory entry, descent, and landing instrument—but will not meet the most demanding requirements of future missions.

The Soft Skills of International Project Management

By providing insight into cultural differences, the IPM course has helped Grinstead work with NASA’s int'l partners. By Jay Grinstead

Tumor cells grow on microcarrier beads within a NASA bioreactor. These cells were grown as part of NASA-sponsored breast cancer research.

Bioreactors Drive Advances in Tissue Engineering

A device developed by a NASA–industry partnership enhances medical research.
By Bo Schwerin

Robonaut 2 (R2) onboard the International Space Station. General Motors, NASA’s partner in R2’s development, plans to use the robot to test advanced vehicle safety systems and create safer manufacturing options.

What I’ve Learned from NASA

The ASK editor identifies communication, testing, and stakeholder support as key to mission success.
By Kerry Ellis

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