Remembrance

For NASA, a somber ‘Day of Remembrance’ casts spotlight on astronaut safety to avoid tragedies

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NASA leaders emphasized the importance of safety and having an inclusive culture in a discussion held during the agency’s annual Day of Remembrance to honor fallen astronauts. The televised safety panel on Thursday (Jan. 27) ran after a series of commemorative events at NASA centers across the country. Participants included NASA Administrator Bill Nelson, Deputy … Read more

NASA honors fallen astronauts with Day of Remembrance

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NASA will pause today (Jan. 27) to remember the lives lost in the pursuit of space exploration, during the agency’s annual “Day of Remembrance.” This year’s edition coincides with the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 1 fire of Jan. 27, 1967. The following six days include two other somber anniversaries: the Challenger shuttle disaster of … Read more