Since it was established in 1968, the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP) has been evaluating NASA’s safety performance and advising the Agency on ways to improve that performance. The ASAP bases its advice on direct observation of NASA operations and decision-making. In the aftermath of the Shuttle Columbia accident, Congress required that the ASAP submit an annual report to the NASA Administrator and to Congress. The annual report is to examine NASA’s compliance with the recommendations of the Columbia Accident Investigation Board (CAIB), as well as NASA’s management and culture related to safety.

In addition to safety culture, the NASA Administrator, Dr. Michael Griffin, has specifically requested advice from the ASAP on technical authority, workforce and risk management.

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration will announce meetings of the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel on this page.

ASAP Members
The names of the ASAP members and their bios
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Annual Reports
Findings and recommendations in areas defined by the Panel as well as the results of special studies performed at the request of the Administrator

Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel Meeting
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration announce a forthcoming meeting of the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel.
DATE: Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008, 10 a.m. to Noon PDT *.
ADDRESS: Ames Research Center , Moffett Field, CA 94035–1000.
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*NOTE: the Federal Register Notice linked above indicates an outdated time. The correct meeting time is listed above. The updated notice with the correct time is linked below.

Updated FR Notice
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