Location
Radisson Resort at the Port, Convention Center, Martinique Room
Start Date
30-4-2003 1:30 PM
End Date
30-4-2003 5:00 PM
Description
This paper presents an analysis of worldwide space launch failures over the period from 1980 to early 2002. A statistical summary of the data is provided, including comparisons of the different national failure rates. Also covered are noteworthy observations on the nature of the failures and their impact. A special analysis was performed on the first few launches of new and newly modified vehicles as well. The paper concludes with recommendations for the launch industry relative to preventing launch failures.
Paper Session I-C - An Analysis of Worldwide Space Launch Failures, 1980-2002
Radisson Resort at the Port, Convention Center, Martinique Room
This paper presents an analysis of worldwide space launch failures over the period from 1980 to early 2002. A statistical summary of the data is provided, including comparisons of the different national failure rates. Also covered are noteworthy observations on the nature of the failures and their impact. A special analysis was performed on the first few launches of new and newly modified vehicles as well. The paper concludes with recommendations for the launch industry relative to preventing launch failures.
