NSSL STEM Talk #2: Rocket Science: It Isn't Brain Surgery!
Channel: North Shore Science League
Date: 2021-02-23

So you want to be a rocket scientist?  While there's a lot of work involved, the fundamental concepts are actually not that complex.  In this talk, we'll discuss some of the underlying theories of rocket science and orbital dynamics, along with some details of how satellites are designed, built, and launched.

About the presenter:

Barbara Manganis Braun graduated from MIT in 1995 and served in the Air Force on active duty and in the reserves for 21 years.  She works for The Aerospace Corporation and supports satellite design, launch integration, and mission operations for the Department of Defense and NASA.