NASA's Space Safety Zoom: Astronauts Safer, Public Yawns
Published Date: 3/31/2025
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NASA’s Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel is holding a virtual meeting on April 17, 2025, to review safety updates on the International Space Station, Commercial Crew, and Moon to Mars programs. This meeting affects anyone interested in space safety and human spaceflight, with no direct cost but important for keeping astronauts safe. The public can join by phone and even speak or send written comments about NASA safety.
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