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Shuttle safety panel urges crew ejection system for NASA shuttles
The Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel told NASA leaders that without a crew ejector system the shuttle fleet risks another astronaut fatality before 2020. The panel cited Columbia’s loss and said upgrades elsewhere cannot meet NASA safety margins. It urged re‑evaluation of launch safety certification amid aging fleet concerns.
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