Type A

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Nasa's "Type A" grade puts the Starliner incident at the same level assigned to the fatal 2023 Columbia and 1986 Challenger space shuttle disasters.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Corrections & Amplifications: Moderna executives said they have requested a Type A meeting with the FDA.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Type A viruses typically produce more serious illness, particularly H3N2.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

Death is not suited to the Type A personality.

From Salon • Nov. 27, 2025

He’d been vaccinated against B, and he didn’t do drugs, so that ruled out C. Type A was usually caused by drinking contaminated water or eating tainted food.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French