Careers – Learn Aerospace https://learnaero.space Advancing today's youth through all things aerospace Fri, 29 Jul 2016 00:45:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://learnaero.space/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cropped-favicon-non-trans-e1466259323349-32x32.png Careers – Learn Aerospace https://learnaero.space 32 32 116673269 World’s Largest Solid Rocket Booster Test! https://learnaero.space/worlds-largest-solid-rocket-booster-test/ Tue, 28 Jun 2016 23:08:23 +0000 http://learnaero.space/?p=313 Did you get to see the final test of the solid rocket booster motor for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS)?  If not, it was a very exciting site to see – you can find a replay of the test here.  At the end of the video you have the chance to get a glimpse into what the scientists are doing with this test – listen to see if you hear what they are collecting as part of the test, what will happen after the booster is ignited, and what their next steps are as part of this test.  Also get a quick behind the scenes view of a few of the many people that contributed to building the booster and performing the test!

So what did we see, and why is this a big deal?

During the test we witnessed the 5-segment qualification motor-2, QM-2, testing the burn of a chilled propellant, a new nozzle, and improved insulation.  Before we get into the details of this QM-2, let’s take a look at “Boosters 101” by NASA:

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Now that you know a bit more about SLS boosters, here are some cool facts about QM-2:

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This is a big deal test because it is bringing us closer to deep space exploration.  What does that mean?!? Deep space exploration means launching astronauts beyond Earth’s gravitational pull, first to asteroids then to other planets like Mars.  The SLS will also bring about the opportunities to launch missions with payloads to planets further out in our solar system like Saturn and Jupiter.  This is an exciting time in next generation space exploration!

Not only are we having to develop bigger and stronger boosters, but all the things that are necessary to maintain life while our astronauts are in space for lengthy periods of time.  Many new technologies are currently being developed to support this mission, and new research is being performed to understand the impact of a microgravity environment on our bodies.  Some exploration around NASA’s pages will show you more about this program, and all the people, careers, inventions and more that are going to get us to Mars!

]]> 313 Careers at NASA https://learnaero.space/careers-at-nasa/ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 03:33:27 +0000 http://learnaero.space/?p=239 Do you have dreams of working for NASA one day?  Have you ever wondered what kind of jobs there are at NASA?  See the NASA Occupations site to explore the various kinds of jobs there are at NASA – you will most likely be able to find what you love to do!

While you are there see their Student Pathways Program for information on opportunities for students and recent graduates to be considered for federal employment.

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