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Who is Responsible for Investigating Commercial Space Mishaps?

The NTSB will be the lead investigative agency for or reentry mishaps that result in:  

  • A fatality or serious injury to any person, regardless of whether the person was on board the commercial space launch or reentry vehicle, or
  • Damage to property not associated with the commercial space launch or reentry activities or the launch site, from debris that could reasonably be expected to cause death or serious injury.

The will be the lead investigative agency for all other commercial space mishaps.

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