Bold, Monster, Engineering Successes

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The discussion highlights the engineering successes of the Saturn V rocket, the Glomar Explorer's K-129 recovery, and the upcoming James Webb Space Telescope, all noted for their zero tolerance for failure and tight timelines. Participants compare these projects to modern efforts by Elon Musk, emphasizing the differences in approach, particularly the trial-and-error method used today. The conversation also invites suggestions for other bold engineering projects from around the world, while maintaining a focus on those completed between 1900 and 2030. Notable mentions include the Manhattan Project and the Millau Viaduct, with participants debating their relevance to the original criteria. Overall, the thread underscores the challenges and achievements of engineering feats that demand precision and success on the first attempt.
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I'd vote for the first ascent of Annapurna. It was the first ascent of an 8000 meter peak. It remains the only 8000er to be ascended on the first try with no fatalities, even though Annapurna is the most dangerous of the fourteen 8000ers.

In those days they hiked in from India. There were scarcely any maps so finding a route to the base of the mountain was a big part of the expedition.
 
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