| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| NASA prelaunch choices | Newsday | 27 Mar 2022 |
| NASA status-check choices | Newsday | 16 May 2020 |
| Requiring a decision before proceeding | Wall Street Journal | 04 Nov 2016 |
| Like decisions to quit or continue | ||
| Needing a decision whether to continue |