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<\/a><\/figure>To date, one of his favorite projects at Johnson involved serving as test director for thermal runaway testing of the Artemis III Orion Crew Module battery. This test was an engineering evaluation to validate and certify that the battery\u2019s design met requirements for handling a possible internal short circuit and preventing such an event from causing battery failure.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u201cBeing able to lead a team of engineers and technicians to help fulfill NASA\u2019s mission at such an early part of my career is an achievement I take pride in,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Baldauff is also a proud member of the Osage Nation. \u201cI try to demonstrate some of the Osage core values daily in the workplace such as compassion, cooperation, honesty, and respect,\u201d he said. He has been involved with the American Indian Science and Engineering Society since he was in high school, helping the organization support Indigenous students and professionals in STEM fields. He believes that NASA can further promote diversity by continuing to highlight and celebrate the many different groups and cultures within the agency\u2019s workforce.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/figure>Reflecting on his three years at Johnson, Baldauff highlighted the value of mentorship. \u201cFinding or having a mentor early on in your career who can help you navigate unencountered situations or lend advice when needed is crucial,\u201d he said. \u201cIt is vital to learn as much as you can from your mentor or supervisor, since they have most likely walked in your exact footsteps at some time.\u201d Baldauff noted that challenges can arise in any job. \u201cStaying positive and keeping an open mind when searching for solutions can go a long way,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Baldauff is excited to see humanity\u2019s return to the Moon and establishment of a long-term presence on the lunar surface. \u201cI look forward to seeing how what I achieved in my career at NASA helped to make that future a reality.\u201d He also encourages the Artemis Generation to never stop learning. \u201cI hope to pass on the eagerness to always keep learning, no matter how old or where you are in your career,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Powered by WPeMatico<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n Get The Details…<\/a> Basil Baldauff knew early in his tenure at NASA\u2019s Johnson Space Center that he wanted to become a leader within the agency and make an impact on the future of space exploration. As a contract electrical design and test engineer working within Johnson\u2019s Energy Systems Test Area, Baldauff had an opportunity to lead small teams [\u2026] Continue reading
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