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201625 minGdocumentary

7.5/ 10(12 ratings)• TMDB

Space Mistakes

201625 minGdocumentary

7.5/ 10(12 ratings)• TMDB

NASA's history includes numerous catastrophes and near misses, such as incorrect metric conversions and a near miss that nearly caused a massive explosion.

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Sergio Olhovich

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NASA's history includes numerous catastrophes and near misses, such as incorrect metric conversions and a near miss that nearly caused a massive explosion.

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Sergio Olhovichdirector

Juan de la Cabadawriter

Sergio Olhovichwriter

Aarón Hernán

Aarón Hernáncast

Salvador Sánchez

Salvador Sánchezcast

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Amazing behind-the-scenes stories of NASA catastrophes and near misses, many unknown to the public. The science of exploration is imperfect - sometimes NASA must learn the hard way: Incorrect metric conversions, reverse installations, deadly chemical spills, and a near miss that could have resulted in a massive rocket fuel explosion that could have wiped out a small town - and almost did!

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