I happened to be watch the post-launch coverage of this launch. The images were taken inside the Russian Command Center near Moscow and showing the orbital graphics on the room's main monitor. The NASA reporter mentioned that the "telemetry after launch was reported to be fuzzy" and he was told the third-stage booster shut off / ejected early.
I know NASA has a system safety department.
Their purpose is to review designs for instances of Murphy's Law.
I don't know if they make a review their specifications. Sounds like they should.
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I happened to be watch the post-launch coverage of this launch. The images were taken inside the Russian Command Center near Moscow and showing the orbital graphics on the room's main monitor. The NASA reporter mentioned that the "telemetry after launch was reported to be fuzzy" and he was told the third-stage booster shut off / ejected early.
I know NASA has a system safety department. Their purpose is to review designs for instances of Murphy's Law. I don't know if they make a review their specifications. Sounds like they should.