1. Should Gentry Lee recommend launch or delay for the MBE mission? What are the most important factors to consider in this decision2. Identify the principal risk-management processes used in the MBE project. What role does each play, and what is critical for its success?3. Consider the role of JPL’s senior systems engineer, Gentry Lee. What challenges did he face when implementing the risk management process at JPL? What characteristics seem critical for his success?4. Do the new risk management processes match JPL’s strategy and culture?

The engineer Lee is very well trained and has a lot of experience in the planetary field, therefore it is likely that he will decide to launch the project taking into account all the implications foreseen in the project.

Explanation:

JPL spent a lot of time "Identifying, measuring, and applying risk factors against the opportunity value and cost of failure" (VMware 2013). This methodology was a key process in deciding to launch or delay the launch of MBE.

The effects of JPL and NASA's past failures as well as the risk management program Lee implemented should be paramount in making and evaluating such an important decision.

Tests and tests as well as future predictions in error tests should keep the entire team attentive to what could happen and a possible plan B in case of technical failures.