Untold: Challenger--The Real Story of an Avoidable Disaster
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. In this episode, host Alex Dainis explains the science behind this tragic and avoidable accident. Part of the "Untold" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 14 minutes 56 seconds
- Topic: History, Science
- Subtopic: Science Methods, Space Sciences, U.S. History - 1946-1999
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2020
- Producer/Distributor: American Chemical Society
- Series: Untold
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