Cause Of Virgin Galactic Rocket Explosion ?

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Carolynne Campbell, a rocket propulsion expert, has raised concerns about the safety of Virgin's spacecraft motor and fuel since 2007, specifically highlighting the dangers associated with nitrous oxide and a new fuel derived from nylon plastic beads. Her warnings suggest that management may have overridden engineering advice, leading to potentially tragic outcomes. Additionally, it was noted that the engines were not originally designed for the new fuel, raising further safety concerns. For more information, related news coverage can be found in the Current Events section of the PF Lounge.
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Carolynne Campbell, a rocket propulsion expert based in the Netherlands said that multiple warnings about the spacecraft s motor and fuel had been issued to Virgin since 2007. " I warned them that the rocket motor was potentially dangerous " Her warnings were related to the nitrous oxide and a new substance derived from nylon plastic beads in the fuel components. This again sounds like management overriding engineers with tragic results.
I understand that the engines were not originally designed for the new fuel.
 
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