Refer to the "Design" section on pages 2-4 of the
Passage Based on the information in the text, what can be
inferred about the Solid Rocket Motor joint and seal?
A) The existing design will perform adequately under
more favorable weather conditions.
B) The existing design passed a series of quality
assurance checks but failed anyway.
C) The new design will prioritize astronaut safety
above all other considerations.
D) The new design will be significantly more expensive
to build than previous designs.