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JPL Tech Talk: Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering at JPL by Art Avila

Art Avila will give an overview of Spacecraft Mechanical Engineering at JPL. The Mechanical Systems Division is responsible for the development and implementation of flight hardware and technology for NASA’s robotic space missions and instruments. The division’s expertise spans the full breadth of mechanical disciplines including thermal engineering, propulsion systems, mechanical devices and structures, structural loads and dynamics, and computer aided design and simulation. The division supports the full lifecycle of NASA projects including concept generation, technology development, flight hardware implementation, validation, testing and flight operations. The division consists of approximately 700 engineers and researchers. Today, Art will share some information about the most exciting and challenging mission that the NASA Mars Program has attempted to date, the Mars Science Laboratory or MSL. He will share with you examples of our mechanical engineering activities that were required for a successful launch.

Location: Grace Ford Salvatori Hall Of Letters, Arts & Sciences (GFS) - 101

Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

Contact: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers