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NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration #NASA's Apollo Guidance Computer (AGC) successfully guided astronauts to the moon with just 4 KB of RAM, showcasing the incredible ingenuity and efficiency of early engineers. They maximized limited resources, proving that creativity and problem-solving can overcome technological constraints. Today's computers are exponentially more powerful, yet we often underestimate their capabilities. The AGC's achievements remind us that it's not just the hardware, but how we use it that matters. So, the next time your setup feels slow, remember the moon landing—what matters is optimizing and making the most of what you have.

Imagine having to use a new car everytime you want to leave for office because the old one wears off right after the first use? It would be exceedingly expensive, polluting and above all, weird. Now you know that we often talk about increasing pollution levels on Earth. But it’s not just the pollution ‘on’ the surface that’s rising but also the levels ‘around’ the Earth which are at an all- time high because of the satellites (mostly defunct) and remains of launch vehicles (rockets) in orbits. Once you use a launch vehicle, it disintegrates and burns or keeps revolving in Earth’s orbit for hundreds of years- hence, causing more debris and forcing humans to develop a new launch vehicle for every trip/ launch! Kessler syndrome states that there could be a point where the space around Earth could become unusable as a result of compounding space debris. And what would this mean? To put it in simple words: no communication, no internet, no weather forecasts- absolutely no facilities that we currently receive from the satellites. Not just this, launching new satellites could become next to impossible because of the numerous collisions in space. Space is a global common and belongs to mankind. Yet, policy formulation and rules in this area are still in the making. However, it’s heartening to see reusable launch vehicles being developed to help control space debris, and cut down on the overall costs associated with space launches. This one by SpaceX is commendable. Although reusable launch vehicles (rockets in simple language) are not completely reusable (and can currently be developed only for lower height launches), they are a great beginning. PS: ISRO is currently working on developing a reusable launch vehicle with RLV-TD already been tested back in 2017.

The #SafetyCulture of any organization determines both its successes and failures, but it also points to opportunity. #NASA needed to not just identify specific technical issues, it also needed to address a “broken #safety #culture.” To do that they partnered with DEKRA to help develop a process for changing its culture in ways that are systematic, measurable, and replicable on all levels. Read our white paper for the full story. #Improvement https://brnw.ch/21wHB4P

Hardly anyone on Earth is unfamiliar with NASA, and like most organisations, it needed a thorough assessment to comprehend the cultural challenges it faced. This is where the unparalleled power of the OCDI culture assessment diagnostic comes in, providing benchmarking and insights that enable organisations to achieve their full potential, even in the face of the most robust safety management systems and technical advancements. #NASA #DEKRA #safetyculture

❗ REMINDER: Our newest webinar is happening next week! If your company is at all interested in NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration SEWP VI, you should join us! 🔁 As the RFP is changed and updated and as NASA gives us more info, we will also change and update our webinar. Check in for our next round or two as well so you don't miss anything! ⬇ 🕛 Don't wait! Sign up at the link in the comments below ⬇ #govcon #contracting #consulting #procurement #fpacconsulting #yourmissionisourvision #NASA #NASASEWPVI

❗ REMINDER: Our newest webinar is happening next week! If your company is at all interested in NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration SEWP VI, you should join us! 🔁 As the RFP is changed and updated and as NASA gives us more info, we will also change and update our webinar. Check in for our next round or two as well so you don't miss anything! ⬇ 🕛 Don't wait! Sign up at the link in the comments below ⬇ #govcon #contracting #consulting #procurement #fpacconsulting #yourmissionisourvision #NASA #NASASEWPVI

✈ The return of NASA's supersonic X-59 aircraft: flying faster than the speed of sound - Silent as a door closing... 👀 The NASA X-59 supersonic aircraft, also known as the Lockheed Martin X-59 Quesst, is an experimental supersonic aircraft being developed by Skunk Works for NASA's Low-Boom Flight Demonstrator project. Here are some key details about the X-59: Aircraft Model: Lockheed Martin X-59 Quesst Role: Experimental supersonic aircraft Manufacturers: Lockheed Martin and Skunk Works Status: In testing First Flight: 2024 The X-59 is designed to address one of the major barriers to supersonic flight over land, which is currently banned due to sonic booms. NASA's Quesst mission aims to reduce sonic booms and enable supersonic travel over land. Sources: NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration #innovation #startup #NASA #supersonic #letsconnect #speed #sound #physics #engineering #technology #travel #flight #advancedtechnology

We expect the space scientists to monitor the movement of #CO2, #GHG, and other #pollutants across the earth atmosphere to track the origin, direction, intensity, velocity to identify and pin down the culprits realtime !. Do we have this?. #ISRO #NASA #JPL #SAC #climatechange #climatejustice #climateaction

Efficiency and real-time insights – that's the Bitsight advantage! 🚀 Here's what NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration has to say about their Bitsight experience: "Bitsight has allowed us to automate our security monitoring process, resulting in about 50 percent time and efficiency savings. We can sign into Bitsight and get real-time information right from the easy-to-use dashboard." Learn more about their story: https://ow.ly/QCvB50Sxz2B #Bitsight #NASA

Today, my team and I kicked off Day 1 of our project for NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Psyche Mission! We are developing a front-end web application to drive interest and engagement around this exciting mission. Psyche is a NASA Class B mission aimed at exploring the asteroid Psyche, which orbits the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. What makes this mission exciting is the possibility that Psyche may have once been the core of a planet, offering a unique opportunity to learn more about the composition of Earth’s core as we study this metal-rich asteroid. What features or content would you like to see in a web app about this unique asteroid? Let me know your thoughts!