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That's an example of failing to follow the "Aviate, Navigate, Communicate" rule of thumb.
by Rygian 3y ago
That's an example of failing to follow the "Aviate, Navigate, Communicate" rule of thumb.
- goku12 3y agoCould you elaborate how that applies here? Communication is out of the question - there's nothing the people on the ground can correct. And the lander apparently failed because it tried to navigate its way back to the designated landing site.
- vikingerik 3y agoCommunicate wasn't the important part, but you got it in your last sentence. It was trying to navigate over aviate - trying to get to its designated landing spot too hard so that it neglected/failed to stay airborne (spaceborne).
- goku12 3y agoThat's much clearer. Aviate > Navigate. Thanks!
- dadadad100 3y agoIf you crashed trying to ensure your antenna was optimally oriented then you chose “communicate” over “aviate”. It’s a stretch, but the point is to clearly define your priorities and stick to them, even in a panic