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[i]In the space shuttle system only the 51-L event (a non-catastrophic failure of the SRB) has marred a perfect record in 226 SRBs, with 176 consecutive successful uses of the redesigned SRBs. This 1 in 226 history, or 0.996 launch success rate is perhaps the best of the best in launcher history.[/i] Source: Reliability and Crew Safety Assessment for Solid Rocket Booster / J-2S Based Launch Vehicle, SAIC, April 2005
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