Space
NASA Inspector General Flags Moon Lander Risk Management Gaps
NASA's Office of Inspector General has found the agency's Artemis Human Landing System risk tracking is incomplete and schedule assumptions overly optimistic, recommending tighter SpaceX safety oversight.
Key Takeaways
- NASA's OIG found the Artemis Human Landing System risk registry is incomplete and schedule assumptions are overly optimistic
- OIG recommends NASA negotiate enhanced safety verification rights for SpaceX's Starship lunar configuration
- NASA agreed with most recommendations and committed to updating risk tracking and schedule review processes
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