In this chapter, the history of mishaps and accidents within the US space program is examined in order to provide context and understanding of how mishaps occur, ways in which they can be prevented or mitigated, and identify common factors therein. In particular, this chapter identifies the role of human error, on the part of the crew and the support teams, and how human influence can alter the risk of mishap both positively and negatively.


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    Title :

    Human Spaceflight Accidents: The US Space Program



    Published in:

    Handbook of Bioastronautics ; Chapter : 64 ; 771-779


    Publication date :

    2021-08-17


    Size :

    9 pages




    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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