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The loss of Challenger and its crew shook NASA to its core. The subsequent investigation revealed the organizational shortcomings that led to the disaster.
The loss of Challenger and its crew shook NASA to its core. The subsequent investigation revealed the organizational shortcomings that led to the disaster.
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73 Seconds to Disaster: Space Shuttle Challenger
S1, EP3 "Pressure to Launch"The loss of Challenger and its crew shook NASA to its core. The subsequent investigation revealed the organizational shortcomings that led to the disaster.
73 Seconds to Disaster: Space Shuttle Challenger
S1, EP2 "A Major Malfunction"73 seconds after liftoff, Americans watched in horror as Challenger exploded in a giant fireball.
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