Saturday Matinee: American Scandal
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The Challenger Launch: Triumph Turned Tragedy
This chapter delves into June Scobie's emotional experience during her husband's launch of the Challenger in 1986, transitioning from excitement to horror due to a catastrophic failure. It highlights the systemic issues within NASA that led to the disaster, reshaping both personal lives and the national sentiment towards space exploration.
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