NTSB Proposal To Investigate Space Flight Incidents Draws Pushback
A National Transportation Safety Board proposal that would allow it to investigate space flight incidents has sparked pushback from the FAA, which already has jurisdiction over the space industry.
In 2014, the NTSB led an investigation of the Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo test flight breakup that ended in the death of one pilot and severe injuries to another.
Key Takeaways:
A National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) proposal that would allow it to investigate space flight incidents has sparked pushback from the FAA, which already has jurisdiction over the space industry.
The effort was introduced in November in the midst of a year of spaceflight dominated by private industries.
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Jeremy attained his bachelor's in journalism and emerging media from Kennesaw State University. He also served in the Georgia Air National Guard as a C-130 Crew Chief for six years, holding an associate in aircraft maintenance technology.
