NASA | Intern Profile – Dhanesh “DK” Krishnarao

Dinesh Krishnarao, a senior at American University, shares his journey of falling in love with space during a visit to the Kennedy Space Center. He discusses his summer research project on space weather, which aims to help spacecraft operators manage space weather conditions. DK also highlights his experiences at Goddard, where he enjoyed the enthusiastic environment and activities like playing Ultimate Frisbee with NASA employees.

What event inspired Dinesh Krishnarao to pursue a career in space and astronomy?

• A visit to the Kennedy Space Center

• A documentary on space exploration

• A lecture at American University

• A book on astronomy

What is the main focus of Dinesh's summer research project?

• Monitoring space weather conditions

• Studying the effects of gravity

• Developing new spacecraft technology

• Exploring distant planets

Why is space weather becoming increasingly important according to Dinesh?

• It alters the Earth's magnetic field

• It influences ocean currents

• It impacts satellite and technology operations

• It affects climate change

What responsibility was Dinesh given during a busy day at Goddard?

• Conducting a spacewalk

• Leading a team meeting

• Organizing a conference

• Being in charge for the day

What activity does Dinesh enjoy with NASA employees at Goddard?

• Playing soccer

• Playing Ultimate Frisbee

• Attending movie nights

• Participating in book clubs