Ana Guzman, ideaXme space ambassador, interviews Dr. William Stefanov, Manager at NASA’s Exploration Science Office at the Johnson Space Center.
Ana Guzman comments:
In my next ideaXme interview, I speak with Dr. William Stefanov, Manager at NASA’s Exploration Science Office at the Johnson Space Center. We talk about ways astronaut photography can benefit human lives here on Earth. Many of us have seen and admired the beautiful pictures that astronauts and cosmonauts share on their social media channels. Did you know that these photographs also provide other benefits for us here on Earth?
NASA Imagery
Through the United States Geological Survey department, NASA provides imagery data to countries who request disaster imagery support from the International Disaster Charter. William explains how his team at NASA provides disaster response support to many countries around the world using astronaut photography. From hurricanes to wildfires to volcanoes, astronauts are able to capture activities at different angles that provide observation data helping response teams on Earth. Being able to react quickly and take pictures at different angles gives astronauts an edge over satellite imagery.
In this interview:
In the interview, you’ll hear about William’s career path from a Geology major at Arizona State University to eventually arriving at NASA. Working in aerospace was not his original goal or expectation, but an opportunity presented itself and he has been at the Johnson Space Center ever since. Not only is he supporting the International Space Station program, but is also working on future plans for surveying the moon in preparation for the upcoming Artemis lunar missions.
For additional information about NASA’s Exploration Science Office, and topics discussed in this interview, please see the links below.
International Disaster Charter:
www.disasterscharter.org
NASA’s Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit:
https://esrs.jsc.nasa.gov/ESRS/
Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth:
https://eol.jsc.nasa.gov
About the interviewer:
Ana has been working within the aerospace community for 12 years filling different roles in communications, public affairs and video production. As part of the ideaXme team, she wishes to continue working in outreach and educating the public on different topics regarding all things space. Ana is currently working as a freelance producer and project manager in film and video production, and social media marketing services to small businesses in the Houston area. She also provides imagery research, organization and curating services assisting retired NASA personnel in preparing speech presentations and publications.
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