My 500m Mars Rover Mistake (2023)
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The author shares a personal anecdote about a $500M Mars rover mistake, reflecting on the lessons learned from the failure, with the community showing interest and appreciation for the story.
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My $500M Mars rover mistake - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38452959 - Nov 2023 (343 comments)