Return to Flight initiative

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:software
gptkbp:addressed technical challenges
gptkbp:advertising gptkb:television_channel
gptkbp:collaborations contractors
gptkbp:completed gptkb:2006
gptkbp:created new inspection techniques
gptkbp:discusses foam debris
gptkbp:duration approximately 2 years
gptkbp:emphasizes crew safety
gptkbp:ends_at STS-121 mission
gptkbp:focus shuttle safety
gptkbp:focuses_on risk management
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:Ares_program
shuttle retirement
gptkbp:goal to return the Space Shuttle to flight after the Columbia disaster
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Return to Flight initiative
gptkbp:includes extensive testing
public outreach efforts
safety reviews
extensive training for astronauts
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:future_space_missions
gptkbp:influenced_by Columbia Accident Investigation Board recommendations
gptkbp:is_challenged_by budget constraints
technical setbacks
gptkbp:is_criticized_for delays
gptkbp:is_documented_in NASA reports
NASA's Return to Flight report
NASA's official archives
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by independent panels
NASA's safety oversight board
gptkbp:is_involved_in NASA engineers
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:NASA's_shuttle_program
NASA's safety culture
NASA's legacy.
NASA's long-term strategy
NASA's response to Columbia
gptkbp:is_promoted_by NASA leadership
gptkbp:is_recognized_by space exploration community
gptkbp:is_reviewed_by gptkb:NASA_Advisory_Council
gptkbp:is_supported_by gptkb:legislation
gptkb:international_partners
gptkb:Research_Institute
gptkbp:is_tested_for thermal protection system
gptkbp:launch_date gptkb:2005
gptkbp:led_to NASA engineers
increased scrutiny of shuttle missions
gptkbp:managed_by gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:mission gptkb:STS-114
gptkbp:modifications external tank design
gptkbp:precedes gptkb:Columbia_disaster
gptkbp:receives_funding_from gptkb:U._S._government
gptkbp:released_in gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:resulted_in Space Shuttle Discovery's successful launch
improved shuttle reliability
gptkbp:safety_features new safety protocols
gptkbp:succeeded_by returning to flight
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Return_to_Flight_mission_patch
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6