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Challenger Disaster | Launch Day | 3

American Scandal

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Intro

This chapter explores the intense pressure surrounding the Space Shuttle Challenger launch, focusing on Al McDonald's urgent evaluation of safety risks due to low temperatures. As excitement mounts with the inclusion of a civilian astronaut, McDonald faces a pivotal choice that could affect both the mission's integrity and his company's standing with NASA.

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