Gabfest Reads | The Day the Challenger Fell From the Sky
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The Perils of Ignored Warnings: The Challenger Disaster
This chapter explores the tragic events of the Challenger shuttle launch, focusing on engineers' concerns about the shuttle's seals and the overlooked signs of potential failure. It contrasts the media's portrayal of the disaster with the internal knowledge and tension experienced by those involved in the mission.
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