Investigating the Challenger disaster The Source
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On January 28, 1986, the shuttle Challenger broke apart over the Atlantic Ocean, killing all seven people on board. Millions of Americans witnessed the tragic deaths.But could the shuttle disaster have been avoided? There were many warning signs of a tragedy to come. They were recognized but then ignored — and later hidden from the public.
On January 28, 1986, the shuttle Challenger broke apart over the Atlantic Ocean, killing all seven people on board. Millions of Americans witnessed the tragic deaths.But could the shuttle disaster have been avoided? There were many warning signs of a tragedy to come. They were recognized but then ignored — and later hidden from the public.
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