Challenge #5 – Engineering Failure Mini-Case
Pick one:
- Mars Climate Orbiter
- Ariane 5 Flight 501
- Northeast Blackout of 2003
Explain:
- What went wrong
- What principle was violated
- How you’d prevent it
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Instructions:
Submit your answer in an email to jenn@eetech.com
Details:
The most correct answer will be selected as the winner. This challenge was made live on February 27th 10am MT. This content is only open to current ambassadors in the 2025-2026 program year.