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Orion

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NASA studying issues with Orion hatch design

A NASA safety panel says the agency is studying issues with the design of the side hatch of the Orion spacecraft that could affect its ability to be opened in an off-nominal situation.

by Jeff Foust March 2, 2024March 4, 2024

Photo of the International Space Station taken by Maxar’s WorldView-3 in September 2022. Credit: Maxar Technologies

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NASA safety panel warns about ISS transition risks

by Jeff Foust October 29, 2023October 29, 2023

Artemis 1 launch

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NASA advisers raise concerns about Artemis safety and workforce

by Jeff Foust February 16, 2023February 16, 2023

Free and Lueders

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NASA safety panel watching human spaceflight reorganization

by Jeff Foust January 28, 2022January 23, 2023

Starliner

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NASA safety panel recommends agency review how it manages human spaceflight programs

by Jeff Foust January 18, 2022January 23, 2023

Astronaut Class 2021

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NASA announces new astronauts as safety panel recommends strategic planning for space exploration

by Jeff Foust December 7, 2021January 23, 2023

Crew Dragon spacecraft

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Safety panel concludes May launch of commercial crew test flight is feasible

by Jeff Foust April 23, 2020January 23, 2023

Gateway logistics module

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Safety panel pleased with Artemis project but concerned about leadership

by Jeff Foust September 6, 2019January 23, 2023

lunar lander

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Safety panel calls on NASA to apply commercial crew lessons for Artemis

by Jeff Foust June 11, 2019January 23, 2023

Crew Dragon SuperDraco thruster test

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Safety panel urges patience in SpaceX Crew Dragon investigation

by Jeff Foust April 25, 2019January 30, 2023