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Our World: Wind Tunnels in Action
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Join NASA scientists and engineers at NASA Langley Research Center, one of the most extensive wind tunnel facilities in the…

Mar 19, 2023
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Our World: Systems to Grow Plants in Space
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No matter where plants grow, they have the same basic needs: water, nutrients, light, temperature, and atmosphere. No matter where…

Jan 30, 2023
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Ask SME: Center Chief Technologist Julie Williams-Byrd
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In this close-up video, Julie Williams-Byrd, Center Chief Technologist at NASA’s Langley Research Center, shares her love for identifying technologies…

Jan 26, 2021
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Our World: Simple Machines – Here and in Space
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Simple machines are all around us and help make our work easier. When simple machines are combined, a compound machine…

Apr 9, 2020
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Real World: From Idea to Physical Prototype
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At NASA everything begins with an idea. Physical models help NASA engineers and technicians test those ideas before building full-scale…

Jun 11, 2019
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Launchpad: Engineering Design to Support Scientific Discovery
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Engineering design and technology development support scientific discovery. Learn about the roles engineers and scientists play when working together on…

Mar 6, 2017
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Real World: Robotic Arms
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Join astronauts on-board the International Space Station as they look at the mass-handling capabilities and unique engineering design of the…

Apr 9, 2013
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Real World: Changing the Way We Explore New Worlds
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NASA engineers are using a unique new technology to overcome the challenges of entry, descent, and landing on a planetary…

Dec 6, 2012
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Real World: 3-2-1 Testing!
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NASA engineers used diameter, surface area, and drag forces to test their most recent inflatable concept. The Inflatable Re-entry Vehicle…

Oct 22, 2012
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