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Nov 2024
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Small Steps, Giant Leaps: Episode 143: N...

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
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Before leaving the ground, astronauts prepare for spaceflight by immersing themselves in life-like training simulators. This is done with the help of NASA’s Simulation and Graphics Branch. Branch Chief Michael McFarlane leads a team of experts who use cutting edge technology to create digital environments, tools and visualizations that support nearly every a ... Show More
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