Operational Modal Analysis of the Artemis I Dynamic Rollout Test
Operational modal analysis (OMA) techniques have been used to identify the modal characteristics of the Artemis I launch vehicle during the Dynamic Rollout Test (DRT) and Wet Dress Rehearsal (WDR)…
Looking Back, Moving Forward
Interview with NESC Director, Tim Wilson Upon reaching its 20th year of operations at NASA in 2023, the NESC is busier than it has ever been. With a portfolio of more…
NESC Publications – Based on NESC Assessments
NASA Technical Memorandums (TM), NASA Technical Publications (TP), and NASA Contractor Reports (CR) NASA/TP-20220015152 Optimization Approach for Wind Tunnel Fan Blade Strain Gage Correlation with Test Fixture ; NASA/TM-20220015363 Technology…
NESC Honor Awards
NESC Honor Awards are given each year to NASA employees, industry representatives, and other stakeholders for their efforts and achievements in engineering, leadership, teamwork, and communication. These awards formally recognize…
Most Impactful NESC Assessments
After reflecting on the more than 1,200 assessments completed by the NESC over the last 20 years, Director Tim Wilson selected these assessments as his top three. They were selected…
NASA Awards Environmental, Safety, Health, Mission Assurance Contract
NASA has selected Bastion Technologies Inc. of Houston to provide support services in four broad technical areas including environmental, institutional operational safety, occupational health, aeronautics and space systems, and ground…
Total Solar Eclipse 2024: The Moon’s Moment in the Sun
5 min readOn April 8, 2024, much of North America will experience a solar eclipse: a cosmic alignment of Sun, Moon, and Earth, in that order. The Moon’s shadow path…
Statement from NASA’s Janet Petro on Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Request
“The rollout of the President’s 2025 budget offers the opportunity to highlight some of the exciting happenings that are helping launch humanity’s future at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.…
Moon and Sun Over Wyoming
The Moon passes in front of the Sun in this Aug. 21, 2017, image taken at the point of the maximum partial eclipse. This photo was taken near Banner, Wyoming,…
President’s NASA FY 2025 Funding Supports US Space, Climate Leadership
The Biden-Harris Administration Monday released the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, which includes funding to invest in America and the American people and will allow NASA to continue advancing…