Inside the Apollo "8-Ball" FDAI (Flight Director / Attitude Indicator)

During the Apollo flights to the Moon, the astronauts observed the spacecraft's orientation on a special instrument called the FDAI (Flight ...

RT @esaoperations: #FlightDirector reports to #Kourou that there are no launch hold criteria violations - all systems at #ESOC are GO✅ for… source: https://twitter.com/esa/status/1032361172530606087
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“#FlightDirector reports to #Kourou that there are no launch hold criteria violations - all systems at #ESOC are GO✅ for #Aeolus🛰🌬 launch! 😄🚀”

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☑ Lead Mission Control
☑ Make real-time decisions to keep astronauts safe
☑ Develop plans for future @Space_Station missions

If you’re up for the challenge, apply to join our team as a #FlightDirector. Applications close TODAY: https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/be-a-flight-director-nasa-accepting-applications-for-mission-control-leaders/ https://twitter.com/NASA/status/986290977261400064/photo/1 source: https://twitter.com/nasa/status/986290977261400064

Be a Flight Director: NASA Accepting Applications for Mission Control

How would you like to sit at the helm of human spaceflight, responsible for the success of missions and the highly trained teams of engineers and scientists that make them possible? NASA is hiring new flight directors for just this job at its mission control at Johnson Space Center in Houston.

RT @NASA_Johnson: Today is the last day to apply to be a #FlightDirector! Have you submitted your application to become a mission control l… source: https://twitter.com/nasa/status/986240469897117697
Johnson Space Center on Twitter

“Today is the last day to apply to be a #FlightDirector! Have you submitted your application to become a mission control leader? Learn more about the requirements and how to apply: https://t.co/nPDy2Cq6II”

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RT @NASA_Johnson: #FlightDirector applications are open now, and the @Space_Station flight control team just released a new e-book that off… source: https://twitter.com/nasa/status/985911808664965121
Johnson Space Center on Twitter

“#FlightDirector applications are open now, and the @Space_Station flight control team just released a new e-book that offers an inside look at operations. Ask them anything on April 16! Learn more: https://t.co/ot5jtm3m2Z”

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5 Myths About Becoming a Flight Director

Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to become a NASA Flight Director? They are historically well known for making difficult calls and guiding the crew through “Houston, we’ve had a...

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