Chilling Footage of Challenger Disaster 🚀

The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster occurred on January 28, 1986, when NASA's STS-51-L mission ended in tragedy just 73 seconds after liftoff. The shuttle broke apart due to the failure of an O-ring seal in its right solid rocket booster, caused by unusually cold weather on the morning of the launch. The faulty seal allowed hot gases to escape, leading to the destruction of the external fuel tank and the disintegration of the orbiter.

All seven crew members, including Christa McAuliffe, a teacher selected to be the first civilian in space, lost their lives. The disaster shocked the world and led to a temporary suspension of the Space Shuttle program. It prompted a thorough investigation, resulting in significant changes to NASA’s safety protocols and organizational structure.


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