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>> One of my primary
job functions is

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to protect NASA's use of the
electromagnetic spectrum.

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NASA uses the electromagnetic
spectrum in everything

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from its daily operations to all
of its space-based operations.

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So, we have to work together
and to coordinate to ensure

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that NASA can meet its
mission objectives both today

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and in the future.

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The most rewarding aspect
of my work is getting to go

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on all this international travel
and really meet individuals

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from other space agencies
and satellite operators.

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And get to experience all
the cultural differences

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and how those play into the
spectrum-related decisions.

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And work together
with those individuals

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so that we can ensure
equitable sharing

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of the spectrum for everyone.

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NASA's really known as an honest
broker in the spectrum world.

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We let the math speak
for itself.

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We lead with that in all
of our technical studies,

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and we don't let politics

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or economics influence
our technical studies.

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And that's a reputation that
I really want to carry forward

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with me throughout my
entire career, and a legacy

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that I would like to leave
behind when I retire.

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