Cause Of Virgin Galactic Rocket Explosion ?

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The Virgin Galactic rocket explosion was attributed to longstanding warnings regarding the spacecraft's motor and fuel, specifically concerning nitrous oxide and a new substance derived from nylon plastic beads. Carolynne Campbell, a rocket propulsion expert, highlighted that these warnings were issued to Virgin Galactic since 2007, indicating a potential danger in the rocket motor. The incident reflects a concerning trend of management overriding engineering assessments, leading to catastrophic outcomes. The engines were not originally designed for the new fuel, exacerbating the risks involved.

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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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