With new engines being developed there is little knowledge about the failure modes for each engine. These failures may result in external explosions and debris penetrations into the fuel tank, the electrical or mechanical systems and the structural system. However, as a result of ealier failures lessons were learned about methods that could reduce the potential for failures as well as steps that could be taken to protect the crew and passengers.
Subject
accident investigation (NASA)
Description
This report Discusses the October 28, 2014 crash involving the the ORB-3 cargo Resupply mission.
Body of Knowledge for Spaceport Operations
