NASA safety panel warns of increasing risks to ISS operations

The ISS Is in the 'Riskiest Period of Its Existence,' NASA Safety Panel Warns

Growing air leaks, and the lack of a deorbit plan top the list of concerns for the aging space station.

NASA safety panel warns of increasing risks to ISS operations

Members of a NASA safety panel said they were “deeply concerned” about the safety of the aging International Space Station, citing long-running issues and funding shortfalls. The post NASA safety panel warns of increasing risks to ISS operations appeared first on SpaceNews.

NASA safety experts warn of "the most dangerous period" in the station's life with structural cracks, budget difficulties and delays in the emergency plan to end its operations • They also warn that "the risk to the public from breakup crises will increase" if the station enters the atmosphere without the planned reentry vehicle

NASA Safety Panel Raises Red Flag: ISS Entering Most Dangerous Phase Yet

A recent public meeting of NASA’s Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP) has sparked new concerns over the future of the International Space Station (ISS), warning that the aging orbital outpost has now entered the “riskiest period of its existence.” According to SpaceNews, panel members expressed deep concern about unresolved structural issues, mission delays, and severe budget shortfalls that threaten both ongoing operations and the station’s …

NASA safety panel warns of increasing risks to ISS operations - Los Angeles Weekly Times

WASHINGTON — Members of a NASA safety panel said they were “deeply concerned” about the safety of the aging International Space Station, citing long-running issues and funding shortfalls. During a public meeting of the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP) April 17, members expressed concerns about growing risks as the station nears its projected end in 2030. “The ISS has entered the riskiest period of its existence,” said Rich Williams, a memb…

NASA Safety Panel Worried About Aging ISS, Need for Successor

NASA’s Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP) said today the International Space Station has entered its “riskiest period” as the root cause of persistent air leaks in the Russian segment remains elusive. To assure there is no gap in the U.S. ability to conduct research in low Earth orbit, they stress NASA must move forward expeditiously to facilitate commercial space stations to replace the ISS by the end of this decade. They are upbeat about t…