Ariane 5 Crash, looking at the technical and root cause

This presentation delves into the Ariane 5 rocket failure on 4 June 1996, which occurred 37 seconds after launch due to a self-destruct triggered by faulty data from an integer overflow. The error was linked to untested legacy software and a lack of exception handling. We explore technical causes, human errors, and the lessons learned, including improvements to validation standards, system simulations, and its impact on software engineering. This case highlights the importance of rigorous...