This recognition was granted for exceptional software efforts and outstanding dedication in the discipline of software development and engineering which contribute to the success of the JSC mission.

During the week of December 8th, 2010, Robonaut 2 traveled to Michigan for a series of media events and demonstrations at the General Motors Technical Center in Warren. Here we are at the GM R&D Center demonstrating its firm but gentle handshaking and camera posing behaviours. In addition, interactive sessions were organized for FIRST Robotics […]

JSC2010-E-089924 (10 June 2010) — Robonaut 2, a dexterous, humanoid astronaut helper, will fly to the International Space Station aboard space shuttle Discovery on the STS-133 mission. Although it will initially only participate in operational tests, upgrades could eventually allow the robot to realize its true purpose — helping spacewalking astronauts with tasks outside the […]

What will inspire tomorrow’s rocket scientists?By Lauren Russell, CNNJuly 23, 2010 — Updated 1242 GMT (2042 HKT)   . STORY HIGHLIGHTS Astronaut Chris Ferguson says human spaceflight inspired him when he was younger There are no set plans for human spaceflight within Obama’s NASA revamp Ferguson and others in aerospace worry what will inspire children […]

In the current iteration of Robonaut, Robonaut 2 or R2, NASA and General Motors are working together to accelerate development of the next generation of robots and related technologies for use in the automotive and aerospace industries. Robonaut 2 (R2) is a state of the art highly dexterous anthropomorphic robot. Like its predecessor Robonaut 1 […]

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Oakland/Troy (KVLL) Facility Name: OAKLAND/TROY City Name: TROY County: OAKLAND State abbrev: MI State Name: MICHIGAN     Ownership: PUBLICLY OWNED Use: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Owner’s Name: OAKLAND COUNTY Address: 6500 HIGHLAND ROAD   WATERFORD, MI 48327; ARPT ADDRESS 2672 INDUSTRIAL ROW TROY MI 48084 Owner’s Phone: 248-666-3900; ARPT PHONE 248-288-6100.     Manager’s […]

As part of my private pilot training I also got a Radio Operator Permit from the FCC. Call Sign: RR00064152 Radio Service: RR – Restricted Operator Status: Active Auth Type: Regular Date Granted: 02/20/2009 Date Effective: 02/20/2009 Oper. Class: RR – Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit