One of the most expensive math mistakes in space history. What do you think about it? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

Side notes:
1. I'm sorry for my voice guys, I have been sick but I wanted to record this video.
2. After the editing process I realized that the expected altitud was 226 km instead of the 150 km that I mention in the video. Small fact check.

Sources:
- Mishap Investigation Board, Phase I Report November 10, 1999
- The failures of the Mars Climate Orbiter and Mars Polar Lander: A perspective from the people involved
- When NASA Lost a Spacecraft Due to a Metric Math Mistake, Simcale Article
- Mars Climate Orbiter, Science Nasa Gov

Footage:
- NASA Image and Video Library
- AP News
- Nightly News

Animations:
- Own property. Designed by me.

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