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WISE launches!

I’ve been working on a satellite called WISE (Widefield Infrared Survey Explorer) for the past several years. My husband and I were given the opportunity to attend the launch as guests. I figured that I might never get the chance…
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I, Too, Am A Technical Woman

Closing…

My school in Nigeria, Deutsche Schule Lagos, has closed due to lack of students. Now that the capital has moved to Abuja, Deutsche Schule Abuja has become Deutsche Schule Nigeria. I’ve heard that my school in Korea, Seoul American Middle…
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Looking at the Spacecraft

The WISE spacecraft. Software and attitude control teams looking on.

It’s all Relative

Yesterday I felt like I’d been hit by a truck. Today I feel better – more like I’ve been hit by a Fiat.

Space, the Final … Something

Henceforth, in recognition of the full product lifecycle, I shall refer to my work as “creating space debris”. Go, Atlantis!