Saru Posted January 31, 2012 #1 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Russian space officials have claimed that cosmic radiation was to blame for the demise of Phobos-Grunt. Space radiation led the onboard computer system to experience memory problems after launch, the Roscosmos chief said. Staff at the rocket-building plant would be punished, he said, adding that "they should have taken into consideration the effect of outer space". Read more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Chubb Posted February 1, 2012 #2 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Quote - "Carrying out such a large-scale, lengthy job, they should have taken into consideration the effect of outer space on the equipment of an interplanetary station." - Schoolboy error? Quote - "This is imported equipment and of course this is probably a reason," - Lol Sounds like excuses for a failed school project (are we really supposed to believe this?), good luck building a manned base on the moon comrades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+and-then Posted February 6, 2012 #3 Share Posted February 6, 2012 They forgot to shield against cosmic radiation? What kind of nonsense is that? I really thought they had it together better than this. I fear for the safety of our astronauts riding with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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