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Ken Bloomquist <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 19 Jul 2000 08:49:22 -0700
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Steve,

We build space electronics and everything you've been warned about is true.
The actual building of the hardware is no different than the military stuff
(for the most part) it's the paper trail and controls that is most
important.

One area that is always of concern to us, when we are looking for outside
subcontractors, is their ability to analyze and support a failure. Sometimes
this can cost a fortune and like Phil said, you'll have casts of thousands
"helping" you and looking over your shoulder, your customer, their customer,
etc., etc.

Many of the components for space hardware are very expensive and have
extremely long lead times. A simple error like damaging a component during
component prep can set a program back for a year or more.

Another thing you really don't want to think about is being the long pole in
the tent for a launch. If you cause a launch delay you may as well get use
to wearing cast iron shorts :-) everyone from the top down will be in them.

Not to scare you, just some thoughts,

KennyB

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