Gabfest Reads | The Day the Challenger Fell From the Sky
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Shifting Astronaut Culture and the Challenger Tragedy
This chapter examines the transformation of astronaut culture from the 1960s to the 1980s, illustrating the transition from the adventurous early astronauts to a more diverse and team-oriented group. It also reflects on the Challenger disaster and its implications for NASA, emphasizing the astronauts' awareness of risks and the impact of political pressures on mission selection.
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