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Challenger: The Real Story of an Avoidable Disaster

We explain the science behind this tragic, avoidable accident.

Aired 07/20/2020

FromDigital Studios

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Challenger: The Real Story of an Avoidable Disaster

Season 6 Episode 7 | 14m 37s

We explain the science behind this tragic, avoidable accident.

On January 28, 1986, the Challenger Space Shuttle broke apart just 73 seconds into its flight. All seven crew members aboard were killed and space travel was changed forever. We explain the science behind this tragic, avoidable accident, and what scientists, engineers, and ethicists have learned from it over the last few decades.

Aired 07/20/2020

FromDigital Studios

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Reactions

Challenger: The Real Story of an Avoidable Disaster

Season 6 Episode 7 | 14m 37s

On January 28, 1986, the Challenger Space Shuttle broke apart just 73 seconds into its flight. All seven crew members aboard were killed and space travel was changed forever. We explain the science behind this tragic, avoidable accident, and what scientists, engineers, and ethicists have learned from it over the last few decades.

Aired 07/20/2020

FromDigital Studios

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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