Carbon Flight - Ed Van Cise

10/13/2024

In the realm of “blow a rocket scientist’s mind” and “never even been attempted before, let alone been successful,” a launch tower captured a mega sized rocket returning from space this morning.

09/21/2024

After over 9600 hours in the “front room” of Mission Control as an OSO, TITAN, and Flight Director, for the International Space Station, Artemis I, and Boeing Starliner, today I served my last shift on console. I’m humbled and honored to have been able to do this as a flight controller for 23 years, 14.5 as a certified FD.

My journey’s not over yet, though. I’ll be working on NASA's Gateway Program - getting the first element on its way to the Moon. In a couple of years, I’ll gladly help hand the keys of our next space station over to the next generation of flight controllers and Flight Directors.

04/12/2024

I might be biased, but this could be a fun hour or so of your time to get up-to-speed on the CFT Starliner mission we're about to go fly.

Go Starliner!

It’s almost time!🚀

On this week’s , flight directors discuss NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Boeing Crew Flight Test and the operations behind this historic mission. go.nasa.gov/3vPdPdA

03/22/2024

In case you missed today’s press conference on NASA TV, you’re in luck. You can watch and rewatch it at this link.

NASA will host a mission overview news conference as mission managers discuss the flight plan, timeline, and details of Boeing Starliner’s first crewed fligh...

03/11/2024

Your chance to learn more about what’s happening the Boeing Starliner and the CFT mission.

NASA will preview the agency’s Boeing Crew Flight Test (CFT) mission to the International Space Station by hosting media tours Thursday, March 21, and with

02/16/2024

A couple of weeks ago I had the privilege of being invited to teach University of Michigan physics students about Mission Control, International Space Station, Artemis, and the challenges of going to the Moon and Beyond. Always great to visit my alma mater. !
Photo 1 - my class, in the same classroom that I took my first physics class
Photo 2 - McDivitt-White Plaza marker
Photos 3 & 4 - The Diag
Photo 5 - The squirrels are huge!
Photo 6 - Chemistry classroom CHEM 1800, It’s huge! And where I took my first chemistry classes.
Photo 7 - Oh, Google. I’m sure I’d hit the character limit.

02/05/2024

NASA Flight Director 108 is certified now, completing certification for all of the Class of 2022.

11/23/2023

Scroll about half way down the page for scholarship information. Applications due by next Monday.

https://spacecenter.org/space-center-u/

Step on the path of legends! 🌑

Apply to The Gene Kranz Scholarship for a chance to participate in Space Center University. Explore STEM through interactive and immersive learning experiences. Applications close Monday, November 27. Link in our bio. 🔗

📸: One of our 2023 Gene Kranz Scholarship winners!

11/09/2023

I’m still just the fanboy like I was in 3rd grade - excited, honored, and humbled to be able to help put people into space and explore what’s out there.

Today is National STEM/STEAM Day, which is designed to inspire kids in exploring and pursuing their interests in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. A fine example can be found at NASA's Johnson Space Center, where Flight Director Carbon Flight - Ed Van Cise is a leader in human space exploration. Van Cise is also a proud member of the Space Camp Hall of Fame, adding to his desire to inspire adults and kids alike.

08/24/2023

Part 2 of my conversation with Houston City Beat. ISS, commercial partnerships, Artemis, and more.

Full video: https://youtu.be/o_o0DP32ecA?si=jEaECWRn-iLew3hj

If you missed it, here's the link to part 1: https://youtu.be/MyKRxCX7tlQ?si=MDbx9ZddzSuQk4Cm&t=1020