Space: An Exciting Place to Work! Working in Space (without Ever Leaving Earth?)

DellaCorte, Christopher

关键词: ENGINEERS;    SPACE EXPLORATION;    INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION;   

RP-ID  :  GRC-E-DAA-TN50942

学科分类：机械工程学

美国|英语

来源: NASA Technical Reports Server

【 摘 要 】

In addition to the highly visible astronauts, NASA personnel include thousands of engineers, scientists, technicians and support staff. These vital employees develop technologies and solution to the many problems the Agency faces while undertaking space exploration. In this presentation to STEM students, the engineering that has been done to develop and maintain critical mechanism on the International Space Station will be reviewed and discussed. The overall goal of the presentation is to clearly show that many individuals can make meaningful contributions to space exploration without ever leaving the earth.