The status of the implementation of the recommendations of the Presidential Commission on the Space Shuttle Challenger Accident is reported. The implementation of recommendations in the following areas is detailed: (1) solid rocket motor design; (2) shuttle management structure, including the shuttle safety panel and astronauts in management; (3) critical item review and hazard analysis; (4) safety organization; (5) improved communication; (6) landing safety; (7) launch abort and crew escape; (8) flight rate; and (9) maintenance safeguards. Supporting memoranda and communications from NASA are appended.
Actions to Implement the Recommendations of the Presidential Commission on the Space Shuttle Challenger Accident. Report to the President
1986
52 pages
Report
No indication
English
Space Safety , Aeronautics , Transportation Safety , Air Transportation , Industrial Safety Engineering , Accident prevention , Aerospace safety , Challenger (Orbiter) , Mission planning , Safety management , Space shuttle mission 51-l , Spacecraft design , Abort apparatus , Communication , Escape systems , Failure analysis , Hazards , Management , Manned spacecraft , Solid propellant rocket engines , Spacecraft landing , Spacecraft maintenance