Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster: Results
The 2003 Space Shuttle Columbia disaster exposed critical leadership and risk management failures within NASA. This tragedy, which claimed seven lives, emphasized the need for stronger safety protocols and empowered decision-making. Implementing a Stop Work Authority (SWA) policy and ISO 31000:2018 risk management guidelines could have allowed engineers and astronauts to act independently and potentially prevent the catastrophe. Promoting a safety culture with decentralized authority remains essential for reducing risk and ensuring accountability in high-stakes environments like space exploration.
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Reference
StudyCorgi. (2025, May 29). Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster: Results. https://studycorgi.video/space-shuttle-columbia-disaster-results/