Book Club: Adam Higginbotham

Adam Higginbotham, an author renowned for his exploration of historical disasters, delves into the Challenger space shuttle tragedy. He recounts the fateful day and its lasting impact on America, highlighting the bravery of the seven astronauts. The conversation emphasizes the engineering flaws, particularly the notorious O-rings, that culminated in disaster. Higginbotham also discusses commercial pressures that compromised safety and how this event reshaped public perception of NASA and its legacy in space exploration.