SLS Flight Software Safety Issues at MSFC (Update)

Reducing Risk is Lifelong Pursuit for New NASA Marshall Center Safety Chief, NASA MSFC

"[Rick] Burt was previously chief safety and mission assurance officer for SLS, the massive rocket that will take humans on exploration missions farther into deep space than ever before, and a journey to Mars. In his new assignment he is responsible for safety, reliability and quality engineering for the programs and activities across the entire Marshall Center."

Keith's 13 October update: Senior MSFC management seems to feel that this whole SLS safety/software issue has gone away since no one has been talking about it publicly. That's not the impression I get from talking to people at NASA Headquarters since they remain very concerned. What will be interesting is seeing how SLS program management explains these problems and the 8% risk of SLS launch failure that the program accepts when it comes time to brief members of the new Administration's transition team.

Keith's 29 September update: Sources report that a substantial portion of the contractor staff working for the SLS safety contractor at NASA MSFC QD34 want out and are asking for reassignment to other programs. Many are openly looking for new jobs elsewhere. The prime contractor has been told by NASA MSFC management that if anyone leaves SLS safety support without permission or by other than NASA-directed termination that the incumbent contractor risks not receiving consideration during the contract re-competition next year. SLS safety risks under development are being deleted. People are scared to come forward with issues. SLS management was at Michoud and Stennis for an AOA yesterday and today. This was reportedly a topic for discussion.

SLS Flight Software Safety Issues at MSFC (Update)

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