RHA Methodology Helps Improve Mission Duration Timelines
January 02, 2018
3-minute read
A new Radiation Hardness Assurance (RHA) methodology could lead to shorter, but more frequent missions at NASA. Mike Xapsos, a research physicist in the Radiation Effects and Analysis Group and member of the NASA Electronic Parts and Packaging Program (NEPP) at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, has developed an improved method for evaluating the performance of a microelectronic device in space, which closes the gap between design specifications and on-orbit performance.
SMA Partners With Pathfinder Study to Support MBSE Direction
January 02, 2018
3-minute read
“At NASA, we should allow computers to do what computers are good at, so people can do what people are good at.”
This perspective, explained by MBSE Pathfinder Study Co-Lead Jessica Knizhnik, is the main motive behind a Pathfinder study, sponsored by the NASA Engineering and Safety Center, to investigate how Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Model-Based Engineering (MBE) techniques can be applied by NASA projects.
New EEE Parts Bulletin Now Available
October 19, 2017
1-minute read
The most recent EEE Parts Bulletin provides information on activities related to Electrical, Electronic and Electromechanical (EEE) parts that occurred at NASA between June and July 2017.
August Issue of ODQN Now Available
August 21, 2017
1-minute read
The August 2017 edition of the Orbital Debris Quarterly News (ODQN) is now available. The issue includes articles on the discovery of the earliest Delta rocket body fragmentation, space debris sensor updates, benefits of a high Low-Earth Orbit in-situ measurement mission, NASA requirements for debris assessment software reentry risk analysis and conference reports.
EEE Parts Bulletin Now Available
June 27, 2017
1-minute read
The latest EEE Parts Bulletin is the second of two special editions on Electrostatic Discharge.
May Issue of ODQN Now Available
May 11, 2017
1-minute read
The May issue of Orbital Debris Quarterly News (ODQN) includes articles on policy updates, personnel, project details and more.
New EEE Parts Bulletin Now Available
March 24, 2017
1-minute read
The most recent EEE Parts Bulletin provides information on activities related to Electrical, Electronic and Electromechanical (EEE) parts that occurred at NASA between January and July 2016.
Space Debris Sensor Waiting for Launch
February 07, 2017
1-minute read
The February 2017 edition of Orbital Debris Quarterly News included the article "Space Debris Sensor Waiting for Launch." Continue reading for the full article.
October Issue of ODQN Now Available
November 04, 2016
1-minute read
The October issue of
Orbital Debris Quarterly News is now available, including articles on ASTRO-H spacecraft fragments during payload checkout operations, the new SOZ breakup, the disposal of GOES-3 and more.