Bastion engages in critical assessments to ensure the highest standards of safety and reliability in NASA missions. Their team provides mission assurance support for both crewed and uncrewed flight systems at various other NASA centers such as Stennis Space Center, Ames Research Center, Glenn Research Center, and NASA\u2019s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. In addition to supporting the success of NASA missions, they have prioritized the safety of our astronauts and valuable payloads. As a result, Bastion has received the Marshall Space Flight Center Safety Award for maintaining an exemplary safety record, with 2 million work hours without any injuries.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n
NASA has also recognized Bastion with the Space Flight Awareness Award for their role in multiple aspects of the Space Launch Program, particularly in ensuring the successful delivery and launch of the Artemis I launch vehicle.\u202f During Artemis I,<\/a> NASA\u2019s SLS (Space Launch System), soared into the sky and sent the Orion spacecraft on a 1.4-million-mile journey beyond the Moon and back. The Space Launch System <\/a>is NASA\u2019s heavy-lift rocket and serves as the cornerstone for human exploration beyond Earth\u2019s orbit. The SLS is the only rocket capable of sending the Orion spacecraft, four astronauts, and transporting extensive cargo directly to the Moon within a single mission.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n They have also aided in a 12-test series of the new RS-25 engines<\/a> at the agency\u2019s Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, which are integral to future SLS rocket missions. For over three decades, the RS-25 engine powered the space shuttle, completing 135 missions. This engine stands as one of the most rigorously tested large rocket engines in history, with over 3,000 starts and an accumulated firing time exceeding 1 million seconds through ground tests and flight. Throughout the Space Shuttle Program, the RS-25 underwent numerous design enhancements aimed at improving durability, reliability, safety, and performance.\u00a0<\/p>\n Furthermore, Bastion\u2019s assistance in projects such as the Sample Cartridge Assembly<\/a> and Copper Indium Sulfide Defect Growth<\/a>\u202f has been critical in completing the CISDG-C1 hardware<\/a> for shipment and launch on the 28th SpaceX commercial resupply services mission for NASA. It launched to the International Space Station from the agency\u2019s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on June 3, 2023.\u202f On this mission<\/a>, SpaceX\u2019s Dragon spacecraft transported several thousand pounds of essential hardware,\u202f scientific experiments, and technology demonstrations. It also encompassed research on plant stress adaptation, investigations into genetic structures known as telomeres, as well as the deployment of satellite projects designed by Canadian students.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n Lastly, Bastion\u2019s contribution to the Life Science Glovebox payload has seen a significant increase, with them completing 2.5 times as many integrated safety assessments in 2023 as they did in 2022. The Life Sciences Glovebox <\/a>is a sealed work area in the International Space Station\u202f which provides bioisolation and waste control. Crew members can perform experimental procedures in cell, insect, aquatic, plant, and animal developmental biology.\u00a0<\/p>\n Jorge Hernandez, the CEO of Bastion Technologies Inc. shares how his unique identity as a Hispanic professional continues to influence his daily work with NASA and Bastion in profound ways.\u00a0 \u201cGrowing up in a culturally rich and diverse background, I have brought a unique perspective to problem-solving and teamwork. I\u2019ve learned to adapt to different challenges and appreciate the value of diversity in the workplace,\u201d says Hernandez.\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n He goes on to emphasize that Bastion actively supports mentorship and advocates for underrepresented minorities in STEM fields, aiming to inspire the next generation of diverse professionals to reach for the stars.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cBastion\u2019s journey supporting NASA has been deeply influenced by my heritage, which has driven our company to excel and promote diversity within the agency. Bastion is proud to contribute to NASA\u2019s mission and play our part in advancing our understanding of the universe.\u201d \u2013 Jorge Hernandez<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n By: Maliya Malik<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n NASA Office Of Small Business Programs Intern<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Powered by WPeMatico<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n Get The Details…<\/a> As we continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the NASA Office of Small Business Programs is pleased to share the contributions of Bastion Technologies Inc. (Bastion), a Hispanic-owned company that supports NASA\u2019s missions. Their primary role is in Safety & Mission Assurance at NASA\u2019s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. This includes systems engineering, [\u2026] Continue reading ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2021-tn-mas.jpeg\")
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