by Mary | May 31, 2019 | Space, Starbird Log, STEM
This mission wasn’t merely to resupply the International Space Station (ISS), but to deliver a passel of science experiments. Did you know that the ISS has a National Lab? The purpose of this National Lab is: To maximize its use for improving quality of life on...
by Mary | May 16, 2019 | Space, Starbird Log, STEM
After arriving onsite, we were taken into a media building for the “What’s On Board” mission briefing for SpaceX CRS-17. This mission briefing is televised on NASA TV. Our #NASASocial group were the media members of the audience. We were given a...
by Mary | May 16, 2019 | Space, Starbird Log, STEM
I had an amazing experience at the #NASASocial for SpaceX CRS-17 on April 29. As one of a small group of social media users and influencers invited to this event, I was able to attend the “What’s On Board?” mission briefing, have a private tour of...
by Mary | Mar 17, 2019 | Space
A solar scientist studies the Sun, right? But it’s not the simple. Sometimes I think we look at the Sun like breathing – we don’t think about it, it’s just there. But the Sun has a huge impact on Earth, humans, our habitat and so much more....
by Mary | Feb 17, 2019 | Space
Aerospace engineers work on airplanes, spacecraft, satellites, and even missiles. They need advanced training in mathematics and physics. Aerospace engineering is one of the most challenging engineering fields. In addition to designing and engineering aircraft,...
