John Glenn: Lowest Bidder Rocket
on Sunday, December 8, 2019John Glenn Money Quote saying his life was dependent on a complex rocket that had been constructed by lowest bidder contractors and manufacturers. John Glenn said:
“As I hurtled through space, one thought kept crossing my mind – every part of this rocket was supplied by the lowest bidder” — John Glenn
On the same topic, Glenn also said: “I guess the question I’m asked the most often is: “When you were sitting in that capsule listening to the count-down, how did you feel?” Well, the answer to that one is easy. I felt exactly how you would feel if you were getting ready to launch and knew you were sitting on top of two million parts — all built by the lowest bidder on a government contract.” ― John Glenn
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