Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Tough Call at NASA
I wouldn't want to be one of the persons having to make this decision.
This is a great article. You get a good feel for the history behind the current situation, and the different influences and pressures at play.
Although the launch advisory board is sticking to it's guns and recommending against the launch, I think even they are acknowledging that there are persuasive arguments on the other side. Everyone is being very civil about this (and that will last until something bad happens).
This is a great article. You get a good feel for the history behind the current situation, and the different influences and pressures at play.
Although the launch advisory board is sticking to it's guns and recommending against the launch, I think even they are acknowledging that there are persuasive arguments on the other side. Everyone is being very civil about this (and that will last until something bad happens).
To me the most persuasive argument is that the shuttle commander has seen all the data and is in favor of proceeding with the mission, but it still seems to be a close judgment call.
