The Shuttle management structure, streamlined since the Challenger accident, is outlined. The associate administrators for space flight are identified and their responsibilities clearly spelled out. The NASA policy of assigning astronauts to management positions is described. A spaceflight safety panel is described. Non-managerial safety enhancement programs are outlined. These include: solid rocker booster changes, shuttle crew escape systems, and landing improvements.


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    Title :

    America's shuttle returns to space


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    Publication date :

    1989-08-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English