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Remember the blunder over the metric/American-units for that failed 1999 Mars orbiter mission?

Jacob Samorodin — 1/29/2004 3:04:54 PM (archived)

Hey! They're human beings!...They make mistakes.

Jacob

"This planet has a 100 percent mortality rate."

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Jennifer's Informative If Slightly Disjointed Press Conference - Mark Eby - 1/28/2004 2:01:19 AM
- I detest folks who start pointing fingers... - alcaray - 1/28/2004 5:16:53 PM
  - discussion with my SW staff - phil - 1/28/2004 7:25:54 PM
    - Remember the blunder over the metric/American-units for that failed 1999 Mars orbiter mission? - Jacob Samorodin - 1/29/2004 3:04:54 PM

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