he told Lund he would no longer be wasting his time with any more new ideas: “Take a good look at this face,” he said, “because it’s the last time you’ll see it in your office.” Soon afterward, Thiokol’s top management picked Bob Lund for promotion to Vice President of Engineering for Wasatch Operations—chief engineer for the entire plant, and one of the most senior positions in the company.
250. Boisjoly had seen fellow engineer distraught after part he worked on caused deadly crash despite warning management of the problem. Pushover promoted. Cause for concern?
253. Freezing weather caused worst o-ring damage, how did shuttle survive.
256. Postflight debrief, "do you think this (weather) is going to happen before we fix the joint? No!" final recs made no mention of cold.
261. Now with cold weather proof and pleading for response, he notified everyone. Marshall pissed it was to be adressed, had it struk from pre-flight.
