Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel

The report by the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel provides an overview of safety recommendations and evaluations made to NASA regarding its safety practices and culture. Established by Congress in 1968, the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP) advises NASA and Congress on safety matters and conducts quarterly meetings and visits to NASA facilities. The Panel reviews safety studies, operations, and management activities, focusing on safety standards, reporting, and organizational culture. The report outlines issues, concerns, and recommendations based on fact-finding and meetings in 2024. Emphasizing the importance of a strong safety culture, the ASAP assesses whether NASA's culture effectively supports safety practices. The report includes open recommendations from previous years and closed recommendations from 2024, aiming to help NASA maintain a culture that prioritizes safety and encourages open discussion about risks.