Greed and go-fever: the tragedy of the Space Shuttle
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The rumble. The power. The roar. Even a video of a launch can convey the enchanting spell the Space Shuttle cast on any spectator. With its alluring futuristic yet familiar looks and sheer vigor, it’s hard not to fall in love at first sight. And yet, with all that beauty, the Space Shuttle Program was pockmarked with fundamental flaws causing deadly consequences, resulting mostly from the juxtaposition of overambition, public relations, and reality.
Greed and go-fever: the tragedy of the Space Shuttle
Greed and go-fever: the tragedy of the Space…
Greed and go-fever: the tragedy of the Space Shuttle
The rumble. The power. The roar. Even a video of a launch can convey the enchanting spell the Space Shuttle cast on any spectator. With its alluring futuristic yet familiar looks and sheer vigor, it’s hard not to fall in love at first sight. And yet, with all that beauty, the Space Shuttle Program was pockmarked with fundamental flaws causing deadly consequences, resulting mostly from the juxtaposition of overambition, public relations, and reality.