> I think it's the knot application and not the culture driving the requirements. Bingo! From article: "Knots are still used in this high-tech arena because c

> I think it's the knot application and not the culture driving the requirements. Bingo! From article: "Knots are still used in this high-tech arena because cable lacing has long been the preferred cable management technique in aerospace applications. That it remains so to this day is a testament to the effectiveness of properly chosen knots tied by skilled craftspeople." If there's a better way (not saying there isn't!), prove it. Knots 'just work', use a minimal amount of material (weight), and are reliable low-tech proven over ages. Of course, effectiveness / reliability depends heavily on "properly chosen knots" (+materials) and "tied by people who know what they're doing". I'd think NASA has that covered.