Caution Over Bravado: NASA’s Smart Return From Orbit

We’ll all fall prey to a dashboard warning light that flickers while driving. We did this past weekend, when the car informed us of low tire pressure—which was true on all four tires, something I don’t know how could happen at once.

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We know the moment’s decision: Keep going and hope for the best, or pull off, lose time, and let somebody who knows what they’re doing look under the hood.

Human pride urges motion, yet wisdom chooses the shoulder.

NASA just chose the shoulder.

A Return That Deserved Respect

NASA is splashing four astronauts near San Diego with SpaceX on Thursday morning after one crew member needed a medical evaluation.

“Our timing of this departure is unexpected,” NASA astronaut