Science Roundup: NASA to review SpaceX, Boeing; Morocco's second satellite

Following is a summary of current science news briefs.

NASA to review workplace safety culture at SpaceX, Boeing

U.S. space agency NASA said on Tuesday it would review the workplace safety culture at SpaceX and Boeing Co, as the two companies gear up to fly astronauts to the International Space Station. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration said it would conduct a "cultural assessment study" of the companies, "including the adherence to a drug-free environment," prior to crew test flights scheduled to take place in the coming months.

Arianespace launches Morocco's second earth observation satellite

Arianespace on Wednesday launched a rocket from French Guiana carrying Morocco's second earth observation satellite, the European launch company said. The satellite, named Mohammed VI-B, was developed by Thales Alenia Space and Airbus , Arianespace said in a statement on its website.