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science13h ago
Space technology is improving, especially with the help of NC State alumni
- NC State alumni are key contributors to Artemis II aboard NASA and private-sector collaborations.
- Alumni from NC State’s mechanical and aerospace engineering programs work at NASA, SpaceX, and Blue Origin.
- Ekkad notes the mission's success supports upcoming Artemis missions with reliable technology.
- Funding shifts push private companies to fill gaps as NASA funds decline.
- Christina Koch, an NC State alumna, is among the crew drawing attention to the mission.
- A former NC State Ph.D. student’s work on radiation-hardened tech advances space hardware.
- Ekkad emphasizes NC State alumni as the unsung heroes behind space exploration.
- The Artemis II mission demonstrates NASA's ongoing capabilities for manned lunar missions.
- The report links public funding declines to greater private-sector involvement.
- NC State alumni contribute across mission support, research, and technology development.
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