# How a Single Line of Code Brought Down a Billion Dollar Rocket

**Date:** 2025-01-27  
**Author:** Kees C. Bakker  
**Original:** https://keestalkstech.com/notes/how-a-single-line-of-code-brought-down-a-billion-dollar-rocket/

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This article shows 3 instances where a single line of code has a devastating impact. Programmers, be aware!

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                How a Single Line of Code Brought Down a Billion Dollar Rocket
                When we talk about software today, we should know that its importance is now at the very end of the spectrum of different technologies used.
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