NESC Academy

Failure is Not An Option explores how NASA engineers, researchers, and mission specialists confront, understand, and learn from system failures—especially in avionics and other critical spacecraft subsystems. Through expert-led discussions and case-driven analysis, the series highlights the engineering mindset needed to design failure‑tolerant systems, manage unexpected anomalies, and strengthen mission resilience. By reframing failure as a necessary component of innovation rather than a setback, the playlist offers practical insights into root‑cause evaluation, risk‑informed decision‑making, and the cultural perspectives that empower teams to adapt, recover, and achieve mission success.