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Nancy Grace Roman "Mother of Hubble"

The scientists who opened the skies to humanity without ever leaving the ground.

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Lecture Video

What’s New in Aerospace: Pete Conrad and Apollo 12: "If you can’t be good, be colorful."

Join Museum curator Dr. Teasel Muir–Harmony and Nancy Conrad, wife of Apollo 12 commander Pete Conrad and founder of the Conrad Foundation for a conversation about Apollo 12.

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"What’s New in Aerospace: The Story Behind the Space Shuttle Columbia Recovery Mission (Bringing Columbia home)"

Mike Leinbach will share his first–hand account of how agencies worked together to bring Columbia home and search for answers.

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My Path: "Every Team is Better with Diverse Viewpoints" Andrea Putteet

Sometimes when you are working as a team, you can perform miracles. Andrea Putteet

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My Path: The Best Office View in the World: Major Jason Markzon, Thunderbirds

Have you ever wondered what it is like to fly with the United States Air Force Thunderbirds? Do you know how someone becomes a Thunderbird? Find out from Major Jason Markzon of the Thunderbirs!

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My Path: "Take What You are Passionate About and Turn it Into a Career" Celena Dopart

Celena Dopart is a human systems factors engineer. Learn about her path into engineering, and what inspires her.

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My Path: "Dedication, dedication, dedication" - Robert Griffin III, Professional Football Player

What does it take to play professional football? Dedication is one part, find out what else from Heisman Trophy winner and professional football player Robert Griffin III.

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Lecture Video

What’s New in Aerospace: Leading Kepler Scientist: "I Didn’t Plan on Being a Scientist" (Natalie Batalha)

Batalha is an astrophysicist at NASA Ames Research Center and the project scientist for NASA’s Kepler Mission. Hear about what she is working on and how she got to where she is today.

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What’s New in Aerospace: An Astronaut Couple On Spaceflight, Marriage, and Family

Dr. Rhea Seddon and Capt. Robert “Hoot” Gibson talk about life as an astronaut couple.

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What’s New in Aerospace: Astronaut Calls Space Experience "A Burrito of Awesomeness Smothered in Awesome Sauce" (Jack Fischer)

Watch the video to hear what Fischer’s descriptions about his journey to space.

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Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

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