- Innovations at NASA for Critical Test Infrastructure Overhaul
- Generation-spanning Contributions to NASA Stennis From a Single Family
- Special Acknowledgements for NASA Employees
The spirit of teamwork is exemplified by the familiar adage, “Together, Everyone Achieves More.”
During this graduation season, or for NASA Stennis Space Center staff who were recently honored with NASA accolades, it is clear that our accomplishments are often nurtured by others’ influences on our lives.
Since its establishment in 1958, NASA has consistently expanded the horizons of space and technological research.
Uniting diverse individuals who contribute their expertise, NASA has achieved milestones that have advanced human understanding of space for the common good.
This edition of Lagniappe showcases how effective collaboration is paramount to success. Highlights include the progression of the High Pressure Water Industrial Facility at NASA Stennis and a feature on a family’s legacy intertwined with the center’s long history of successful rocket engine tests.
For instance, the Artemis Accords gained a new member with Lithuania becoming the 40th country to join the initiative, further solidifying the collective effort toward a safe exploration of space.
The significance of teamwork, be it among graduates, NASA personnel, or the international community collaborating through the Artemis Accords, cannot be overstated: together, we achieve more.
Technological innovation is at the forefront as crews modernize a vital test complex water system at NASA’s Stennis Space Center, ensuring the continuation of extensive propulsion testing.
Lee English Jr.’s connections to rocket tests at NASA’s Stennis might be as immediate as a phone’s ring.
During an in-house event on May 15, John Bailey, the center’s director, and Kenneth Bowersox, the space operations associate administrator, handed out NASA’s prestigious honors to the Stennis team.
Eli Ouder has not only achieved SES status within the federal government, but has also been appointed to lead the Office of Procurement at NASA Stennis and the NASA Shared Services Center.
Appointees to the SES demonstrate expert leadership in managing major government programs across five clef competencies.
Tasked with overseeing a multi-billion dollar procurement portfolio, Mr. Ouder’s responsibilities encompass various contractual and supportive elements within NASA’s expansive needs.
Ouder’s career at NASA has evolved over 18 years, showing notable roles such as leading the Simplified Acquisition procedures transition for the NASA Shared Services Center.
An overview of vital facts for NASA Stennis personnel regarding the upcoming 2024 hurricane season is provided.
Several individuals from NASA Stennis were awarded by NASA’s Space Flight Awareness Program during a ceremony on May 4, recognizing their extraordinary support for human spaceflight.
Distinguished members from different backgrounds, including Mississippi locals Jack Conley, Rachel Deschamp, Ronnie Good, Odie Ladner, Shelly Lunsford, and Peyton Pinson, were honored for their significant contributions to NASA’s spaceflight objectives.
Distinguished NASA personnel like astronaut Victor Glover and key figures within NASA’s directorates presented the awards, acknowledging the recipients’ dedication to flight safety and operational excellence.
The awardees were also privy to special insider experiences at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and the notable activities surrounding the Boeing Crew Flight Test launch.
For further information on the Space Flight Awareness awards or NASA’s Stennis Space Center:
Spaceflight Awareness Awards and Criteria – NASA
Stennis Space Center – NASA
Cassi Meyer’s unique journey from law school to NASA reflects the inclusive climate at NASA’s Stennis Space Center, benefiting from the varied workforce.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Artemis Accords?
The Artemis Accords are a series of agreements between NASA and international partners establishing a practical set of principles to guide space exploration cooperation among nations participating in NASA’s 21st-century lunar exploration plans.
What does NASA’s Space Flight Awareness Program entail?
NASA’s Space Flight Awareness Program is designed to honor outstanding achievements by civil service and contract employees who have significantly impacted human spaceflight programs. Recipients of these awards are recognized for their commitment to quality and safety.
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