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American Scandal

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Heartbreak and Hope: The Challenger Tragedy

This chapter captures the profound emotional turmoil experienced by June and the families of astronauts as they confront the devastating news of the Challenger disaster. It delves into the historical context of NASA's changing mission objectives and the tragic consequences of design compromises that ultimately led to the shuttle's explosion in 1986.

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