Why space missions fail

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Free learning from The Open University www.open.ac.uk --- Doug Ellison, a space exploration addict, talking at the 2008 Milton Keynes Science Festival. Doug explains why many space missions fail and looks at Cassini-Huygens, Challenger, Galileo and Genesis for answers. While some mistakes are pure boneheaded human error, Doug maintains that science still happens. --- Articles by Professor John Zarnecki on www.open.ac.uk Study 'Observing the Universe' with the OU www3.open.ac.uk Explore qualifications in Physics and Astronomy with the OU www3.open.ac.uk ---

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Doug Ellison, John Zarnecki, exploring Mars, surface of Mars, sun, solar energy, space, space exploration, space mission, Cassini-Huygens, Challenger, Galileo, Genesis, pathfinder, telescope, astronomy, science, physics, NASA, open university, ou_sxr208

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