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[[bullet point]] LAUNCH DECISION - how is decision made to launch? Who's available, who's consulted? Are all inputs considered? Is schedule pressure a factor? Now that flight rate is up, less attention is paid to each launch, "the right people" may not be available, or be giving their full attention to each.

[[bullet point]] PROCESSING CONTRACT - investigate performance of the shuttle processing contractor (Lockheed) since 1983 takeover from Rockwell. Examine QC policy; technical competence; number of "incidents" reported; award fees earned (to indicate NASA's satisfaction or dissatisfaction)