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Preparations for Next Moonwalk Simulations Underway (and Underwater)

2024 Technology and Innovation (Honorable Mention Group) Gold star on dark background, 2024 AA Awards

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Matthew G. Granger
Jonathan M. Gutknecht
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Patrick A. Hanlon
Hashmatullah Hasseeb
David Hausser
Scott A. Hensley
Keith R. Hunker
Michael J. Hurrell
Keith P. Johnson
Greg L. Kimnach
John M. Koudelka
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Brian P. Malone
Sandi G. Miller
Nuha S. Nawash
Paul M. Nowak
Joseph J. Pinakidis
Meelad Ranaiefar
Trey D. Rupp
David J. Sadey
Jonathan A. Salem
Justin J. Scheidler
Andrew D. Smith
Mark A. Stevens
Thomas F. Tallerico
Linda M. Taylor
Casey J. Theman
Mark J. Valco*
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Ohio Aerospace Institute
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