Apollo Quote by Henry S.F. Cooper Jr
““As additional precautions, Kranz requested that a two-hundred-foot radio antenna (called a deep-space dish) in Australia be added to the global network tracking and communicating with the spacecraft, and that additional computers at the Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland be what he called "cranked up" -- made ready for use. He also telephoned the Real Time Computer Complex on the ground floor of the Operations Wing to ask that an additional I.B.M. computer be brought onto the line.””
About This Quote
Ensuring mission success by adding redundant communication and computing resources to handle unexpected demands.
In simple terms: Adding backup systems for safety.
Key Takeaway
Plan for redundancy in critical projects.
Themes
engineering
risk management
space exploration
redundancy
Mood
cautious
methodical
Type
technical
instructional
When to use this quote
- space missions
- data centers
- large‑scale events
Key Concepts
systems engineering
contingency planning
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance redundancy with efficiency?
- When is extra backup unnecessary?
A Different Perspective
Additional resources increase complexity and cost.
