Challenger's Journey: Risks and Realities

This chapter explores the history of the space shuttle program during the 1980s, focusing on the integration of non-astronauts into space travel. It highlights the technical challenges faced, particularly regarding the design and testing of critical components like the solid rocket boosters and O-rings, leading up to the Challenger disaster. Additionally, it reflects on the significance of the Teacher in Space program and the pressures within NASA that contributed to the tragedy.