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The Rocket That Couldn’t Handle a Number

The Rocket That Couldn’t Handle a Number

Update: 2025-08-26
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In 1996, Europe’s Ariane 5 rocket exploded just 37 seconds after launch. The cause? A software bug — a failed number conversion that turned a $370 million spacecraft into fireworks.

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The Rocket That Couldn’t Handle a Number

The Rocket That Couldn’t Handle a Number

Ratna Raju