Safe Systems

NASA must address several challenges to safely fly and return humans to the Moon. The most time-sensitive issue is preparing Artemis II for a planned 10-day mission on a lunar orbit.

TWithout a proper understanding of the actual constraints and limitations observed in real-life, design assumptions about humans and automated systems can fall short of what is required for safe operations.

Teaching the imagination of failure – the ability to conceptualise and analyse unusual or unexpected forms of failure – is crucial for developing job-ready engineering graduates.