It doesn't sound like risk management as I understand it...

A BBC report suggests that the shuttle has been cleared to fly despite objections from both NASA's top safety official AND lead engineer.

NASA administrator Michael Griffin told a news conference:

"I can't possibly accept every recommendation given to me by every member of my staff, especially when they all don't agree."

Adminsitrator Griffin describes the Flight Readiness Review as spirited. After the Columbia disaster and the following investigation I would have thought the top safety official would have a "golden vote", but apparently not.

Tags: NASA, Shuttle