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OptimusSublime t1_j5u1tbo wrote

Yeah I noticed that too. I wrote a very comprehensive report for my engineering degree regarding the ethics involved in that whole situation and he was the one voice that needed to be listened to the most, and the omission of his work really devalued the documentary, though it was still fascinating.

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Heavyspire t1_j5ya3w0 wrote

Did this incident change how the launch process happens?

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TrueBirch t1_j5zofmm wrote

Absolutely. Don't take my word for it, here's a detailed NASA press release about some of the changes they were making as a result. The review board went far beyond just looking at the launch process. They took a comprehensive review of the entire program, and most of their suggestions had nothing to do with not launching in cold temperatures.

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