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NASA is anxious regarding the fuelling procedures of Space X. This Fear arose after realizing that fueling is an extremely dangerous operation that shouldn't be practiced anywhere near people.  

The Anxiety from NASA's part came into light following a disastrous launch one of Space X Falcon in September. A rocket of SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket exploded on the launch pad while a routine fueling process. This is a risk that passengers have to take before traveling to space! 

Space X the commercial Space company and brain child of Elon Musk plans to carry astronauts from the Earth to the ISS on their Dragon space craft crew. This what Space X does in order for a successful launch. The fueling process takes place while the astronauts are on board. Usually, it is done prior to the passenger entry. But space X intend to do it with passengers on board because it uses chilled oxygen. The spacecraft must be fuelled just before the launch so that the chilled Liquid oxygen won't warm up.

Chilled oxygen can be used as fuel. Due to its compressed state it allows more fuel capacity and gives better lift whilst heavy Cargo on board. In short its an innovation, but a huge risk for passengers than Cargo.Air Force Lt. General Thomas Stafford a chairperson of the advisory committee has been the most vocal about the hazardous operation. However, Space X made their path clear regarding the matter, claiming the technique they intend to put in motion is not at all risky. 

Space X previously has successfully landed their Falcon 9 rocket on a drone ship at sea. They even announced their intentions and plans to send humans to Mars with an elaborate and detailed press meet. But, NASA has pointed out a very dangerous situation here. They have encountered accidental disasters in the past, that claimed lives of astronauts.