Weird History episodes
Ep. X: Shocking Facts About the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster
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Join us as we delve into the tragic events surrounding the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. This episode explores the causes behind the national tragedy that shocked America in the '80s. Despite meticulous checks by NASA, what led to this catastrophic failure? Listen to learn about the risks astronauts face in their pursuit of space exploration, and how NASA honors the seven crewmembers who lost their lives on January 28, 1986: Francis 'Dick' Scobee, Mike Smith, Judy Resnik, Ellison Onizuka, Ron McNair, Greg Jarvis, and Christa McAuliffe.
#Space Shuttle Challenger, #NASA, #Weird History, #Challenger disaster, #space exploration, #astronauts, #national tragedy, #1980s, #Francis 'Dick' Scobee, #Mike Smith, #Judy Resnik, #Ellison Onizuka, #Ron McNair, #Greg Jarvis, #Christa McAuliffe