HumanSpaceflight
Johnson’s Paige Whittington Builds a Symphony of Simulations
Johnson’s Paige Whittington Builds a Symphony of Simulations Paige Whittington, a NASA engineer, combines her passion for music and space exploration by developing simulations to inform human spaceflight decisions. As a principal flutist for Purdue University’s Wind Ensemble, Whittington learned the importance of harmonization and teamwork, skills she now applies to her work as a […]
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Michael Ciancone Builds a Lasting Legacy in Human Spaceflight
Michael Ciancone Builds a Lasting Legacy in Human Spaceflight Michael Ciancone has spent over 40 years at NASA, contributing to the advancement of spaceflight safety and history. Ciancone currently serves as the Orion Program safety lead, overseeing the Office of Safety and Mission Assurance’s efforts to ensure the safety of the Orion crew, vehicle, and […]
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What Are the Dangers of Going to Space? We Asked a NASA Expert: Episode 55
What Are the Dangers of Going to Space? We Asked a NASA Expert: Episode 55 2 min read Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater) What are the dangers of going to space? For human spaceflight, the first thing I think about is the astronauts actually strapping themselves to a rocket. And if that […]
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