Poor Chiloba. At least he has the balls to give NASA the middle finger. Simply say a firm No to the bullies.
But the caveat applies. There was full disclosure and all these people knew this is a kamikaze mission. Surviving this job - as commissioner or staff - is an accolade that can be quoted in various other gigs.
Resilient - proof: I served as election officer in 2017 without quitting, disappearing or dying.