Did you know that NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration has a long history of supporting advancements in Wildland Fire Management? Attached is a presentation I delivered to DOI leadership in 2019, highlighting three significant advancements in aerial firefighting in which NASA played a key role in fielding.      NASA continues that support today with initiatives like the Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations (ACERO - https://lnkd.in/eac_B5pi) and  FireSense (https://lnkd.in/e-ABf8Qq). For more information on NASA's most recent efforts in this space: https://lnkd.in/eU-RQKp5 #wildlandfire #aerialfirefighting #dronesforgood #wildfire

Why is GE Aerospace helping advance the science of contrails?   There is much still to be understood about all the variables that impact persistent contrail formation, as well as their long term climate impact.     When designing an engine, there are potential tradeoffs between reducing CO2 and non-CO2 emissions (contrails being one of those non-CO2 varietals, among others like NOx and soot). In order to ensure we are incorporating the right technologies to reduce total environmental impact and deliver value for our customers, It is important to understand the relative environmental and air quality impacts of various emissions species as precisely as possible.   The more we can reduce the uncertainty surrounding contrail formation and impact, the more likely the right incentive structures can be developed for the industry.   Tests like this one, with our partner NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, demonstrate how we're advancing the science for the Future of Flight. As we work on next generation technology programs like the CFM International (CFM) RISE Program, we will continue to engage in and advocate for these vital public-private partnerships across the industry. Here's a good read for more details about this test: https://lnkd.in/egjrKg26

"Starliner has remained at the ISS. Its mission, known as Crew Flight Test (CFT), was extended beyond the 10-day nominal timeline, then extended again beyond 45 days when the batteries (the main duration-limiting factor) were behaving better than expected." ⬇️   "Boeing Starliner's two astronauts knew to expect the unexpected when they took off on the spacecraft's first crewed mission on June 5."  NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration International Space Station National Laboratory Boeing StarLiner Read more: https://lnkd.in/gPV8SHzj   ⬇️   Attention leaders, and those who aspire to lead in the space industry, learn about the world’s first ever MBA Space Leadership program with Kennedy University Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gtf_8xEk   #distancelearning #globaleconomy #highered #highereducation #onlinemba #leadershipmba #mba #mbaonline #transformativelearning #leaderMBA   #astronaut #NASA #NASAspaceprogram #space #spacetechnology #spaceprogram #ISS #InternationalSpaceStation

🚀 Space Industry Update: Billionaire Jared Isaacman Named as the Next NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, CEO of Shift4 and founder of the Polaris program, has been nominated to lead NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration. This appointment marks a significant shift towards commercial space sector leadership in the space agency. Key Highlights:  💡 First NASA chief with direct private spaceflight experience  💡 Led two private missions with SpaceX, including first civilian spacewalk  💡 Expected to strengthen public-private partnerships in space  💡 Could enhance international space cooperation, including UAE relations "I think Isaacman is well-suited to assure that NASA uses commercial services efficiently, effectively, and diplomatically," notes Michelle L.D. Hanlon, Executive Director at the Centre for Research in Air and Space Laws, MNLU Mumbai. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/ge3NtfYD #SPACEtalks2024 #SpaceIndustry #NASA #SpaceTech #Innovation #FutureOfSpace

The Arizona State Senate is set to vote on the HB2254, the Arizona Space Commission today sometime after 1:30PM PDT today. This will take us one step closer to making a #spacecommission a reality! Here is a link to members of the Arizona State Senate for any of my space friends who feel like weighing in and advocating for this legislation moving the #space industry forward in #Arizona. I appreciate the help and support on this mission! https://lnkd.in/egYauZDz #Spacebirds #SpaceLobbyist #SpaceLaw #SpacePolicy Thunderbird School of Global Management Arizona State University University of Arizona Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Interplanetary Initiative at Arizona State University NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration United States Space Force Space Force Association Space Business Association The Mars Society National Space Society The Mars Society at Thunderbird The Planetary Society #nasa #ussf #spaceforce #azleg #tbirds #spacebird #tbirds #commercialspace #newspace #newspaceeconomy #spacebusiness #spacetech #spaceleadership

"Starliner has remained at the ISS. Its mission, known as Crew Flight Test (CFT), was extended beyond the 10-day nominal timeline, then extended again beyond 45 days when the batteries (the main duration-limiting factor) were behaving better than expected." ⬇️   "Boeing Starliner's two astronauts knew to expect the unexpected when they took off on the spacecraft's first crewed mission on June 5."  NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration International Space Station National Laboratory StarLiner Boeing Read more: https://lnkd.in/g4kcd6H5   ⬇️   Attention leaders, and those who aspire to lead in the space industry, learn about the world’s first ever MBA Space Leadership program with Kennedy University Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gXK2nP9N   #distancelearning #globaleconomy #highered #highereducation #onlinemba #leadershipmba #mba #mbaonline #transformativelearning #leaderMBA   #astronaut #NASA #NASAspaceprogram #space #spacetechnology #spaceprogram #ISS #InternationalSpaceStation

Between work, professional development, personal development, passion projects, college, dad stuff, and life’s curveballs it’s not unusual for my wife to poke her head into my office at 5:30 pm and tell me I still haven’t told her what I want for breakfast. It's also not unusual for a naysayer or two to chime in with a back-handed compliment about how my drive is hurting myself or my family. “Give yourself a break.” “Stop trying to do so much.” “You should spend more time with your family.” But some of us are just driven, and to tell us any of the above is to tell us to stop breathing. Now, I won’t be going to space anytime soon (ever), but I do have a handful of goals across various life domains that seem lofty - borderline arrogant - when listed out, yet perfectly reasonable when taken one-at-a-time. And anytime I feel myself listening to those well-meaning voices, or giving credibility to the naysayers who raise an eyebrow at the scope of my vision alone, I look at guys like Jonny Kim and remember that, big picture, there’s a good chance I’m still aiming low. It's taken me a while to come to terms with my drive. And until I did, I had to navigate both the exhaustion that comes from the actual work and the exhaustion from the guilt and shame of doing so much work. “I love you and I know you mean well, but I’m fine and will let you know when I need a break.” “Let me worry about what I should or shouldn’t want. You worry about yourself.” If you’re driven - to the point friends and family worry about you - and you want to play your own game, get comfortable with some variation of the above statements. You’ll need them if you’re ever going to live true. And that’s the real power of Jonny Kim's story: it gives ambitious people like us permission to ignore the naysayers and try. Driving yourself harder than most people can fathom is just our nature. To listen to the voices, even the well-meaning ones, dishonors that nature. It dishonors our very existence. Only by allowing ourselves to set and pursue these absurdly wide-ranging, sky-high goals without shame or apology do we honor ourselves. Only then do we live true. Have a great trip up there, Jonny.

"On this episode, Derek sits with Col. E. Michael Fincke.   Mike is a former Air Force Test Pilot and is currently a NASA Astronaut.  He is a veteran of 3 spaceflights, Expedition 9 in 2004, Expedition 18 in 2009 and STS-134 aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavor in 2011.  He has logged more than a year in orbit with 9 space walks.  Mike will be discussing his humble origins, how he became an Air Force Test Pilot, his selection to NASA, his various missions, life on the International Space Station, Space Walking and we discuss the future of NASA and what lies ahead for humanity in spaceflight."

66 years ago today, on July 29, 1958, the seeds of the civilian agency NASA were planted. That was the day that the U.S. Congress passed legislation establishing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Since its inception, NASA has sponsored and launched both human and mechanical expeditions into space. And NASA's satellites have also yielded important information on weather forecasting, global communications, the atmosphere, navigation, and more. And Michigan Technological University's relationship with NASA runs deep, too. For instance, last year, MTU's Planetary Surface Technology Development Lab (https://huskyworks.space/) was chosen to advance to Phase 2, Level 3 of the Watts on the Moon Challenge. #nasa #moon #aerospace #wattsonthemoon #space #spaceexploration #michigantech

In a recent episode of Off The Shelf, Karla Smith Jackson, NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration senior procurement executive, discussed her priorities for NASA procurement, her 30-year career shaping acquisition policy, and her approach to developing the agency’s procurement workforce. Listen to the interview for valuable perspectives on federal procurement from Federal News Network. https://bit.ly/400E7pu #FederalProcurement #NASA #AcquisitionPolicy #GovCon #ProcurementWorkforce