DoD Passed Counterfeit Rule, Is NASA Next?
August 15, 2014
4-minute read
NASA recently proposed new legislation to address the growing problem of counterfeit parts in the aerospace industry supply chain. The legislation is part of the NASA 2014 Authorization Bill, which passed the House on June 9 and is awaiting approval by the Senate before moving to the president to be signed into law. If passed, NASA will implement changes required by the law through modifications to the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (NASA FAR Supplement or NFS).
NASA’s Explosives Safety Program Makes Major Changes
August 12, 2014
3-minute read
In 2013, NASA Headquarters and center Explosives Safety Officers retooled the agency's Explosives Safety program, putting emphasis on requirements, qualifications, tools, training and audits to ensure the safe handling, storage and application of explosive materials, including pyrotechnics.
Fire Protection Working Group Puts Focus on Audits and Training
July 29, 2014
3-minute read
Fire protection engineers in NASA’s Fire Protection Working Group met at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 3-6 for its annual face-to-face meeting.
Dr. Jer Chyi (J.-C.) Liou Is New NASA Chief Scientist for Orbital Debris
July 17, 2014
2-minute read
The July 2014 issue of Orbital Debris Quarterly News included an article on Dr. Jer Chyi (J.-C.) Liou, NASA’s new chief scientist for orbital debris. Continue reading for the full article.
SCWG Supports Safety Culture at NASA
July 01, 2014
3-minute read
Safety Culture Working Group devises strategies to promote Safety Culture throughout the agency.
Tracy Dillinger Represents NASA and Supports Human Factors at AsMA
June 26, 2014
2-minute read
Dr. Tracy Dillinger represented NASA on the Year in Review panel at the annual Aerospace Medical Association technology and science meeting this May. She has also been selected as the Human Factors representative for the organization.
First 2014 EEE Parts Bulletin Now Available
June 24, 2014
1-minute read
Find out what NASA's Electrical, Electronic and Electromechanical community has been up to so far this year in the EEE Parts Bulletin for January-May 2014.
National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction — June 2-6, 2014
June 02, 2014
2-minute read
Every year, falls are the leading cause of death for construction workers in the United States. In 2012, 269 of 775 total construction fatalities were the result of falls. All of those deaths were preventable and each of us can help prevent fatalities from falls.
New SATERN Course: Overview of the NASA Alert System
May 28, 2014
1-minute read
Learn more about the Government-Industry Data Exchange Program and NASA Advisories in this new SATERN course on the NASA Alert System, available now.
New SATERN Course on Orbital Debris Is Now Available
May 28, 2014
1-minute read
Want to learn more about orbital debris? A new SATERN course, “Orbital Debris,” is available.