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Committee on Human Exploration and Operations

The Committee on Human Exploration and Operations is a group that oversees NASA’s efforts to send humans into space and develop related technologies. Its role includes planning missions, ensuring safety, managing resources, and guiding innovations for exploration beyond Earth, such as Mars. The committee reviews proposals, monitors progress, and advises on strategies to achieve human space exploration goals. It serves as a bridge between NASA's technical teams and decision-makers, ensuring that space missions are effectively managed, safe, and aligned with broader national objectives for space exploration.