NASA Mission Failures Due to Faulty Aluminum Scam
- 5 years ago
NASA Mission Failures
Due to Faulty Aluminum Scam An aluminum scam of over 19 years
by Sapa Profiles has been found to be
behind two failed missions by NASA. The failure of the Orbiting Carbon Observatory in
2009 and the Glory satellite in 2011 were previously
believed to be due to nose cone malfunctions. An investigation by the Department of Justice has
revealed that Sapa Profiles altered test results and
falsified certification for their aluminum products. The company admitted to altering results related
to the metal’s strength and reliability under pressure. NASA, via statement Years of scientific work were lost as a result of
the fraud, as well as more than $700 million. Sapa Profiles parent company, Norse Hydro ASA,
has agreed to pay a $46 million fine and is no longer
able to contract with the federal government.
Due to Faulty Aluminum Scam An aluminum scam of over 19 years
by Sapa Profiles has been found to be
behind two failed missions by NASA. The failure of the Orbiting Carbon Observatory in
2009 and the Glory satellite in 2011 were previously
believed to be due to nose cone malfunctions. An investigation by the Department of Justice has
revealed that Sapa Profiles altered test results and
falsified certification for their aluminum products. The company admitted to altering results related
to the metal’s strength and reliability under pressure. NASA, via statement Years of scientific work were lost as a result of
the fraud, as well as more than $700 million. Sapa Profiles parent company, Norse Hydro ASA,
has agreed to pay a $46 million fine and is no longer
able to contract with the federal government.