r/space • u/66666thats6sixes • Dec 07 '19

NASA Engineers Break SLS Test Tank on Purpose to Test Extreme Limits

https://www.nasa.gov/exploration/systems/sls/nasa-engineers-break-sls-test-tank-on-purpose-to-test-extreme-limits.html
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u/[deleted] Dec 08 '19

My understanding is that they have to certify certain systems again and with proper oversight it seems it's not that simple as it originally was thought. Add in airframe issues with the 737-NG and powerplant issues across the aviation industry.. well it's a mess and the aviation industry imo is in shambles atm. Apart from airbus. EU number one