| Recurring |
multiple_organization |
The article does not mention any previous incidents of software failure within the same organization (NASA) or with its products and services, so there is no indication of a similar incident happening again at one_organization.
Regarding the occurrence of similar incidents at other organizations or with their products and services, the article briefly mentions that the much older Hubble Space Telescope has survived a variety of technical problems during its time in space. This could imply that technical challenges and incidents are not uncommon in the space exploration field, potentially suggesting that similar incidents have occurred at multiple organizations involved in space missions [132456]. |
| Phase (Design/Operation) |
design |
(a) The software failure incident in Article 132456 seems to be related to the design phase of the system development. Specifically, the issue with the Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) on the James Webb Space Telescope was caused by a mechanism that supports one of the observing modes experiencing increased friction during setup for a science observation. This problem was related to the selection of different wavelengths when the telescope is making observations in medium-resolution spectroscopy (MRS) mode, indicating a design flaw or fault introduced during the development of the system [132456].
(b) There is no specific information in Article 132456 indicating that the software failure incident was due to factors introduced by the operation or misuse of the system. |
| Boundary (Internal/External) |
within_system |
(a) within_system: The software failure incident with the James Webb Space Telescope's Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) was due to a technical glitch within the system itself. Specifically, a mechanism supporting one of the observing modes exhibited increased friction during setup for a science observation, affecting the medium-resolution spectroscopy (MRS) mode [132456]. NASA mentioned that the telescope team convened a review board to investigate the issue and determine the way forward, indicating an internal system issue.
(b) outside_system: There is no mention in the article of the software failure incident being caused by contributing factors originating from outside the system. The focus of the article is on the technical glitch within the James Webb Space Telescope's instrument itself [132456]. |
| Nature (Human/Non-human) |
non-human_actions |
(a) The software failure incident in this case is not attributed to non-human actions. The article mentions that a mechanism supporting one of the observing modes of the Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) on the James Webb Space Telescope exhibited increased friction during setup for a science observation. This indicates a technical glitch within the mechanism itself, rather than a non-human factor [132456].
(b) The software failure incident is not directly linked to human actions. The article does not mention any human error or intervention leading to the glitch in the mechanism supporting the medium-resolution spectroscopy (MRS) mode of the MIRI instrument. The focus is on the technical issue encountered and the subsequent review board convened by the telescope team to address the problem [132456]. |
| Dimension (Hardware/Software) |
software |
(a) The software failure incident in Article 132456 does not seem to be related to hardware issues. The glitch mentioned in the article specifically pertains to a mechanism supporting one of the observing modes of the Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) on the James Webb Space Telescope. The issue was described as increased friction during setup for a science observation, indicating a software-related problem rather than a hardware-related one [132456].
(b) The software failure incident in Article 132456 is attributed to a technical glitch in the mechanism supporting one of the observing modes of the MIRI instrument on the James Webb Space Telescope. Specifically, the issue was related to the medium-resolution spectroscopy (MRS) mode and the mechanism used to select different wavelengths during observations. This indicates that the failure originated in the software or control system governing the operation of the instrument, rather than being caused by hardware issues [132456]. |
| Objective (Malicious/Non-malicious) |
non-malicious |
(a) The software failure incident reported in Article 132456 is non-malicious. The incident was described as a technical glitch in one of the James Webb Space Telescope's instruments, specifically the Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI). NASA mentioned that on Aug. 24, a mechanism supporting one of the observing modes exhibited increased friction during setup for a science observation, affecting the medium-resolution spectroscopy (MRS) mode. The issue was investigated by a review board to determine the cause and plan a way forward. It was emphasized that the telescope is healthy overall, and the other three observing modes of MIRI are operating normally. This incident does not indicate any malicious intent but rather a technical anomaly [132456]. |
| Intent (Poor/Accidental Decisions) |
unknown |
The software failure incident related to the technical glitch in the James Webb Space Telescope's Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) does not directly point to poor decisions or accidental decisions as contributing factors. The incident seems to be more related to a mechanical issue with a mechanism supporting one of the observing modes, specifically the medium-resolution spectroscopy (MRS) mode. NASA convened a review board to investigate the increased friction in the mechanism, indicating a focus on resolving the technical problem rather than attributing it to poor or accidental decisions [132456]. |
| Capability (Incompetence/Accidental) |
accidental |
(a) The software failure incident in Article 132456 does not seem to be related to development incompetence. The glitch encountered by the James Webb Space Telescope's Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) was described as a technical anomaly related to a mechanism supporting one of the observing modes. NASA mentioned that the telescope team convened a review board to investigate the issue and determine a way forward, indicating a proactive approach to address the problem.
(b) The software failure incident in Article 132456 appears to be accidental. The glitch in the mechanism supporting one of the observing modes of the MIRI instrument was not attributed to development incompetence but rather described as increased friction during setup for a science observation. NASA emphasized that the telescope is healthy overall, and the other three observing modes of MIRI are operating normally, indicating that the incident was an unexpected anomaly rather than a result of intentional actions or incompetence. |
| Duration |
temporary |
The software failure incident related to the James Webb Space Telescope's Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) is temporary. The incident involving the mechanism supporting the medium-resolution spectroscopy (MRS) mode was described as encountering increased friction during setup for a science observation on Aug. 24. NASA convened a review board on Sept. 6 to investigate the issue and determine a way forward. It was noted that the telescope is healthy overall, and the other three observing modes of MIRI are operating normally, indicating that the failure is temporary and specific to the MRS mode [132456]. |
| Behaviour |
unknown |
(a) crash: The software failure incident in this case does not involve a crash. The article mentions that the James Webb Space Telescope's Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) encountered a technical glitch in one of its observing modes, specifically the medium-resolution spectroscopy (MRS) mode. The glitch caused increased friction during setup for a science observation, but the telescope itself is described as healthy and the other three observing modes of MIRI are operating normally [132456].
(b) omission: The software failure incident is not described as an omission. The issue with the mechanism supporting the MRS mode caused increased friction during setup for a science observation, indicating a problem with the mechanism's functionality rather than an omission of performing its intended functions [132456].
(c) timing: The software failure incident is not related to timing issues. The glitch in the mechanism supporting the MRS mode is described as causing increased friction during setup for a science observation, rather than a timing-related failure [132456].
(d) value: The software failure incident does not involve a failure in performing the intended functions incorrectly. While the glitch in the mechanism supporting the MRS mode caused increased friction during setup for a science observation, the article emphasizes that the telescope is healthy and the other three observing modes of MIRI are operating normally, indicating that the software is performing its intended functions correctly [132456].
(e) byzantine: The software failure incident is not characterized by a byzantine behavior. The glitch in the mechanism supporting the MRS mode is described as causing increased friction during setup for a science observation, without mention of inconsistent responses or interactions [132456].
(f) other: The behavior of the software failure incident is not explicitly categorized under the options provided. The incident is specifically related to a technical glitch in the mechanism supporting the MRS mode of the James Webb Space Telescope's Mid-Infrared Instrument, which resulted in increased friction during setup for a science observation. The article does not provide details to categorize the behavior under the options (a) to (e) [132456]. |