
(BNS) The Challenger Disaster
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Tension and Technical Warnings Before the Challenger Launch
This chapter explores the critical moments before the Challenger launch, focusing on the urgent concerns raised by engineers regarding the effects of an unexpected cold front. It highlights the struggle of professionals to convey their warnings about the potential risks to the spacecraft's O-rings as their insights are overlooked in the decision-making process.
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