Event Brief
NASA 'Playing Russian Roulette' with Astronauts' Lives
Filed: Feb 17, 2026 at 2:06 PM ET
Summary: Concerns arise over Artemis II mission's heat shield ahead of launch.
WHO: Retired NASA engineer and astronaut
WHAT: Concerns about the heat shield of Orion spacecraft
WHEN: Feb 17, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Issues with the heat shield could jeopardize astronaut safety
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