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Structural Engineering Division

Johnson Space Center Structural Engineering Division (ES) provides engineering capability in the fields of structural, thermal, and mechanical design, loads and dynamics, materials and processing support to current human space flight programs for hardware analysis, hardware production, testing and process improvements leading to high quality, cost efficient products.

Engineers and technicians at NASA’s Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans have structurally mated the first of four RS-25 engines to the core stage for NASA’s Space Launch System rocket that will help power the first Artemis mission to the Moon. Integration of the RS-25 engine to the recently completed core stage structure is a collaborative, multistep process for NASA and its partners Boeing, the core stage lead contractor, and Aerojet Rocketdyne, the RS-25 engine lead contractor. To complete the installation, the technicians will now integrate the propulsion and electrical systems. The installation process will be repeated for each of the four RS-25 engines. Offering more payload mass, volume capability and energy to speed missions through space, the SLS rocket, along with NASA’s Gateway in lunar orbit and Orion, is part of NASA’s backbone for deep space exploration and the Artemis lunar program. No other rocket is capable of carrying astronauts in Orion around the Moon in a single mission.

NASA Process Specification (PRC) Index

Doc #TitleRev.Rev. DateOPRAuthor
PRC-0001 Manual Arc Welding of Aluminum Alloy Hardware  J07/22/2026ESPan, Junhua
PRC-0002Manual Arc Welding of Titanium Alloy Hardware E07/22/2026ESDenny, Scott
PRC-0005Manual Arc Welding of Carbon Steel and Nickel Alloy HardwareI07/22/2026ESPan, Junhua
PRC-0007 Manual Arc Welding of Developmental and Experimental HardwareE07/22/2026ESDenny, Scott
PRC-0009 Resistance Spot Welding of Battery Assemblies F07/22/2026ESMartinez, Nelson
PRC-0010  Orbital Tube Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Steel and Nickel Alloy HardwareF07/22/2026ESDenny, Scott
PRC-0011Semi-Automatic and Machine Stud Welding of Non Flight HardwareC07/22/2026ESMartinez, Nelson
PRC-0015Automatic and Machine Arc Welding of Titanium and Titanium Alloy HardwareB07/22/2026ESDenny, Scott
PRC-1001Adhesive Bonding H08/19/2026ESMcKeegan, Jennifer
PRC-2001Heat Treatment of Steel AlloysJ07/22/2026ESDunbar, Mary
PRC-2002Heat Treatment of Aluminum AlloysJ07/22/2026ESDunbar, Mary
PRC-2003Heat Treatment of Nickel AlloysJ08/03/2026ESDieguez, Dominic
PRC-2004Ion NitridingE07/22/2026ESDunbar, Mary
PRC-4002 Thermal and Corrosion Control Paints and CoatingsG07/22/2026ESChubin, David
PRC-4003  EMI Control CoatingE07/22/2026ESChubin, David
PRC-4004 Sealing of Joints and Faying SurfacesE04/30/2020ESMcKeegan, Jennifer
PRC-4005Flame Retardant Treatment of Fabrics and WebbingsE07/22/2026ESKessler, Gretchen
PRC-4006Application of Liquid Locking CompoundsB05/28/2020 ESChisholm, Adam
PRC-5001Cleaning of Hardware H07/22/2026ESMartinez, Nelson
PRC-5002Passivation of Corrosion-Resistant Steel H07/22/2026ESMcKeegan, Jennifer
PRC-5003 Electrodeposited Chromium Plating  E07/22/2026ESChubin, David
PRC-5004 Electrodeposited Nickel PlatingE07/22/2026ESChubin, David
PRC-5005Chemical Conversion Coating of Aluminum Alloys E07/22/2026ESChubin, David
PRC-5006Anodizing of Aluminum AlloysE07/22/2026ESCopper, Rodrigo
PRC-5007Electroless Nickel PlatingF07/22/2026ESGrossbard, Jennifer
PRC-5008Specialty Anodizing of Aluminum Alloys to Control Optical Properties C07/22/2026ESLewis, Ron
PRC-5009Electropolishing of Corrosion-Resistant Steel & Nickel-Based AlloysC08/19/2026ESGriego, Toni
PRC-5010Pickling, Etching, and Descaling of Metals D06/25/2020ESGeorge, Aaron
PRC-5011 Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) Impregnated or Codeposited Surface Treatment of Aluminum AlloysC07/22/2026ESChubin, David
PRC-6001 Composite Laminate Prepreg Parts H06/02/2020 ESHolt, Mike
PRC-6002 Assembly of Sandwich Structures E05/27/2020 ESJacobs, Jeremy
PRC-6003 Trimming and Drilling of Composites E06/02/2020 ESChisholm, Adam
PRC-6501 Ultrasonic Inspection of Composites H07/22/2026ESKoshti, Ajay
PRC-6503Radiographic Inspection F07/22/2026ESKoshti, Ajay
PRC-6504Ultrasonic Inspection of Wrought MetalsH07/22/2026ESKoshti, Ajay
PRC-6505 Magnetic Particle Inspection F07/22/2026ESKoshti, Ajay
PRC-6506 Liquid Penetrant Inspection G07/22/2026ESKoshti, Ajay
PRC-6509  Eddy Current Inspection F07/22/2026ESKoshti, Ajay
PRC-6510 Ultrasonic Inspection of Welds C07/22/2026EVKoshti, Ajay
PRC-7001Soldering of Electrical Components J07/22/2026ESFernando, Raymond
PRC-7002 Staking and Conformal Coating of Printed Wiring Boards G07/22/2026ESFernando, Raymond
PRC-7003Manufacture of Electrical Cables, Wiring, and Harnesses F07/22/2026ESFernando, Raymond
PRC-8001 Application of Dry-Film Lubricants F04/20/2020 ESVentura, Julieta
PRC-8002 Application of Liquid Lubricants D06/24/2020 ESTang, Henry
PRC-9001Installation of Solid and Blind RivetsE05/30/2020 ESGaleano, Matt
PRC-9002Part MarkingM07/22/2026ESShial, Keya
PRC-9003Laser EngravingE07/22/2026 ESMcKeegan, Jennifer
PRC-9005  LockwiringE07/22/2026 ESJackson, Payton
PRC-9006 Installation of Key-retained Screw Thread Inserts F07/22/2026 ESJackson, Payton
PRC-9007Installation of Threaded and Collard FastenersC09/09/2020ESGaleano, Matt
PRC-9008 Installation of Helical Coil Inserts  F07/22/2026 ESJackson, Payton
PRC-9010Baking Materials to Reduce Toxic OffgassingD07/22/2026 ESMcKeegan, Jennifer