Engineers, officials and the crew members' families provide their perspective on the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and its aftermath.
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1. Space for EveryoneThe new Space Shuttle program captivates America and draws a diverse, determined crop of astronauts. But safety issues arise out of public view. |
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2. HELP!To revive public interest, NASA chooses teacher Christa McAuliffe to be the first civilian on the Shuttle. Issues with the solid rocket boosters linger. |
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3. A Major MalfunctionAfter several delays, the crew prepares for launch as engineers and NASA officials tensely discuss concerns about the O-rings and a cold weather launch. |
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4. Nothing Ends HereChallenger's shocking explosion devastates the families of the crew as well as millions watching live, and an investigation puts NASA on the defensive. |