How a NASA flight controller manages the International Space Station
In short: Ever wondered what it takes to keep humans alive in orbit? NASA flight controller Cinda Chullen joins high school students to pull back the curtain on mission operations.
During a NASA Digital Learning Network broadcast, flight controller Cinda Chullen provided students at Naperville North High School with a direct look into the world of space exploration. The session bridged the gap between classroom learning and real-world application by addressing the complexities of living and working in space.
The discussion covered the inner workings of the Houston mission control center and the technical demands of STEM fields. These interactive broadcasts allow students across the country to engage directly with the International Space Station Flight Control Team, including astronauts and scientists, to understand the logistics of orbital missions.
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