Lecture
Live Public Talk - Failure Is an Option: The Agony and Inspiration of Defeat
When:
Thursday, November 12, 7 p.m. PST (10 p.m. EST)Where:
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General AudienceOverview:
There are lessons in defeat. This month's show will discuss several notable failures in the course of JPL's history of exploration and the incredibly valuable lessons learned from them. Did you know the loss of a Mars spacecraft led to a new system that lets us never lose contact during critical maneuvers? Or that a failed spacecraft antenna helped make better mobile phones? Space is hard. Join us to hear how JPL turns setbacks into motivation.
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Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. PST (10 p.m. EST). A recording will be made available after the live stream.
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