<ul><li>Current thresholds were chosen to protect humans from unintended electrical current flow during spaceflight.</li><li>The thresholds for contact electrical shock are well established with standards and requirements in place.</li><li>Risk assessment determined that the probability of an event was extremely low, with the most serious consequence expected to be involuntary muscle contraction.</li><li>Preparations for next moonwalk simulations are underway at the Kennedy Space Center.</li></ul>

Risk to Crew Health Due to Electrical Shock (Electrical Shock Risk)

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