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[–] Scrath@feddit.de 16 points 1 year ago (1 children)

(...) manufacturer of SpaceShipTwo, did not consider the possibility of a pilot unlocking the feathering system too soon, and so did not build safeguards to prevent the accident.

You've got to be fucking kidding me

[–] tryptaminev@feddit.de 5 points 1 year ago

“After the flight test accident, Virgin Galactic assumed full responsibility for the completion of the flight test program and is getting ready for commercial service.”

well at least they took the full responsibility to continue...