The issue focused on NASA's astrophysics laboratory near Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland. Scientists found elevated levels of asbestos fibers inside one of its laboratories that scientists believed came from insulation foam installed decades ago at the facility.


NASA scientist Michele Bender confirmed Thursday (Nov. 22) that asbestos has been found inside one of its biomedical labs at Goddard. NASA biologist Suzanne Witchel described asbestos fibers found inside her laboratory as being white or tan and weighing several ounces each. Witchel added that asbestos fibers tend to lodge inside