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IAC 2026 astronauts argue spaceflight safety is managed, not absolute

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At the International Astronautical Congress, astronauts including André Kuipers, Mike Feustel, Andrew Marshburn and Michael López-Alegría debated whether spaceflight can be called safe. Their framing: “managed” is the more honest word, putting risk management—not a promise of zero risk—at the center of the discussion.

Discovered 2026-10-12T03:34:53.630272-07:00 | 2026-10-12T03:34:53.630272-07:00

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  • The astronauts’ distinction between “safe” and “managed” focuses the conversation on how spaceflight risk is understood and addressed, rather than implying risk can be eliminated.
  • The discussion brings experienced crew perspectives into a central question for human spaceflight as programs plan and conduct missions.

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