Alyssa Yockey supports the International Space Station from NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston as a flight lead at the Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory. The Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory is one of the world's largest indoor pools where astronauts and support teams conduct trainings and other large-scale operations, both in the water and on the pool deck.
In this role, Yockey guides teams through integration efforts, including test readiness reviews to ensure all requirements are met, and helps prepare for suited or other testing events. She ensures smooth planning and execution of each mission-focused activity. Yockey also serves as a safety diver during astronaut suited testing events, giving her a unique perspective on both the planning and execution of Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory operations.
Read on to learn about Yockey's career with NASA and more!
Where are you from?
Friendswood, Texas.
How long have you been working for NASA?
Eleven and a half years.
What was your path to NASA?
