Manufacturing Execution System MES implementations at NASA Constellation Program suppliers

United Space Alliance is improving processes and exercising procedures on the current space shuttle program that will be leveraged in NASAs new Constellation program. NASA is implementing new philosophies on Constellation based on lessons learned from prior space programs and is raising the bar for all partners and suppliers on the next generation of space exploration vehicles.
The 3min video clip on this page courtesy of KSCTV/NASA, features NASAs Associate Administrator for Space Operations, Bill Gerstenmaier, addressing the press among a panel of senior space agency officials following the successful launch of space shuttle Endeavour (STS-118) on August 8, 2007. Mr. Gerstenmaier speaks about the transition from the Space Shuttle to the new Constellation program, how his team is gearing up with new systems, and how they will be applying experiences from current challenges to the new program.
Q: Dave Mosher, Space.com: I would like to know, what sort of feeling is among the employees of the shuttle fleet, contractors and NASA employees, what is going through their minds in regards to possibly loosing their jobs or being repurposed in the agency?
A: Bill Gerstenmaier, NASA: Our general perception is that this is one of the most exciting times we have ever had in the history of NASA. You may not realize what we are doing in these flights, but these are some of the most challenging engineering things we have ever attempted in space. We know the space shuttle is going to end, but it is going to be the beginning of the next vehicle. We powered OV-104 the other day with a new paperless system. That paperless system is the same system we are going to use to activate Ares in the future. So, is my team going out of business? No way. They are going into new business and they are excited about where they are going. This is the first part of exploration. We are looking forward and we are ready to go to the new systems.
For more information on the paperless execution system mentioned visit: http://www.solumina.com/news/press-releases/ibasets-solumina-powers-first-pap...

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