I read both the Columbia and Challenger accident reports a while back. Those reports ought to be read by every taxpayer. My opinion of NASA hasn’t recovered.
“I read both the Columbia and Challenger accident reports a while back. Those reports ought to be read by every taxpayer. My opinion of NASA hasn’t recovered.”
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I recently took an engineering ethics course, which is required for the renewal of my professional license. The Columbia and Challenger disasters were specifically covered, focusing on the decision making process.
1. Groupthink
2. “Take off your engineer hat and put on your management hat.” Yes, that phrase was used when concerns were raised about the o rings prior to launch.