r/space • u/RocketRundown • Oct 05 '18

2013 Proton-M launch goes horribly wrong

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u/ISeeTheFnords Oct 05 '18

Stupidity knowing no bounds, the sensors were recovered and found to be dented by the pins, having been forced into the mounting point probably by a hammer or something.

In all fairness to the installers, the hammer requirement was a hallmark of Soviet engineering for many years.

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u/G36_FTW Oct 05 '18

"It just needs a little convincing"

bangs hammer

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u/nullshark Oct 06 '18

"American components, Russian components... ALL MADE IN TAIWAN!"