Lessons Learned from the Columbia Disaster
Process Safety with Trish & Traci
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The Columbia Disaster: Lessons Learned
This chapter examines the tragic Space Shuttle Columbia disaster and the critical engineering oversights that contributed to it. It discusses the issues related to foam insulation, the resulting damage to the shuttle's heat shield, and the complacency that developed within NASA over time. Through this narrative, the chapter emphasizes the need for rigorous safety standards in high-risk industries to prevent future tragedies.
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