Space Shuttle Challenger

Author : Kevin Cook
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781250755568

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The Burning Blue by Kevin Cook Pdf

The untold story of a national trauma—NASA’s Challenger explosion—and what really happened to America’s Teacher in Space, illuminating the tragic cost of humanity setting its sight on the stars You’ve seen the pictures. You know what happened. Or do you? On January 28, 1986, NASA’s space shuttle Challenger exploded after blasting off from Cape Canaveral. Christa McAuliffe, America’s “Teacher in Space,” was instantly killed, along with the other six members of the mission. At least that's what most of us remember. Kevin Cook tells us what really happened on that ill-fated, unforgettable day. He traces the pressures—leading from NASA to the White House—that triggered the fatal order to launch on an ice-cold Florida morning. Cook takes readers inside the shuttle for the agonizing minutes after the explosion, which the astronauts did indeed survive. He uncovers the errors and corner-cutting that led an overconfident space agency to launch a crew that had no chance to escape. But this is more than a corrective to a now-dimming memory. Centering on McAuliffe, a charmingly down-to-earth civilian on the cusp of history, The Burning Blue animates a colorful cast of characters: a pair of red-hot flyers at the shuttle's controls, the second female and first Jewish astronaut, the second Black astronaut, and the first Asian American and Buddhist in space. Drawing vivid portraits of Christa and the astronauts, Cook makes readers forget the fate they're hurtling toward. With drama, immediacy, and shocking surprises, he reveals the human price the Challenger crew and America paid for politics, capital-P Progress, and the national dream of "reaching for the stars."

Author : Diane Vaughan
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 622 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2016-01-04
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780226346960

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The Challenger Launch Decision by Diane Vaughan Pdf

“An in-depth account of the events and personal actions which led to a great tragedy in the history of America’s space program.” —James D. Smith, former Solid Rocket Booster Chief, NASA, Marshall Space Flight Center When the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded on January 28, 1986, millions of Americans became bound together in a single, historic moment. Many still vividly remember exactly where they were and what they were doing when they heard about the tragedy. Diane Vaughan recreates the steps leading up to that fateful decision, contradicting conventional interpretations to prove that what occurred at NASA was not skullduggery or misconduct but a disastrous mistake. Why did NASA managers, who not only had all the information prior to the launch but also were warned against it, decide to proceed? In retelling how the decision unfolded through the eyes of the managers and the engineers, Vaughan uncovers an incremental descent into poor judgment, supported by a culture of high-risk technology. She reveals how and why NASA insiders, when repeatedly faced with evidence that something was wrong, normalized the deviance so that it became acceptable to them. In a new preface, Vaughan reveals the ramifications for this book and for her when a similar decision-making process brought down NASA’s Space Shuttle Columbia in 2003. “Vaughn finds the traditional explanation of the [Challenger] accident to be profoundly unsatisfactory . . . One by one, she unravels the conclusions of the Rogers Commission.” —The New York Times “A landmark study.” —Atlantic “Vaughn gives us a rare view into the working level realities of NASA . . . The cumulative force of her argument and evidence is compelling.” —Scientific American

Author : Ben Evans
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2007-07-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780387496795

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Space Shuttle Challenger by Ben Evans Pdf

This book details the stories of Challenger’s missions from the points of view of the astronauts, engineers, and scientists who flew and knew her and the managers, technicians, and ground personnel who designed her and nursed her from humble beginnings as a structural test article into one of the most capable Shuttles in NASA’s service. Challenger veterans, including Gordon Fullerton and Vance Brand, describe their experiences and the differences between Challenger and her sister ships. The development of Challenger herself is explored in detail, including her design, development, construction, and preparation for missions.

Author : DIANE Publishing Company,Southgate Publishers
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1995-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780788119125

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Report of the Presidential Commission on the Space Shuttle Challenger Accident by DIANE Publishing Company,Southgate Publishers Pdf

Author : William Caper
Publisher : Bearport Publishing
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2007-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781597163675

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The Challenger Space Shuttle Explosion by William Caper Pdf

Discusses the Challenger space shuttle explosion, including information on the shuttle, the crew, and what went wrong.

Author : Suzanne Lieurance
Publisher : Enslow Publishing
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0766014193

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The Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster in American History by Suzanne Lieurance Pdf

Traces the history of the space shuttle Challenger mission and shows the causes of the space disaster that shocked the world.

Author : Charles River Charles River Editors
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1542768675

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The Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster by Charles River Charles River Editors Pdf

*Includes pictures *Profiles the origins of the mission and what went wrong *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents In the decades after the Apollo program, American space shuttles flew over 130 missions and successfully completed over 98% of them, but unfortunately, the two most famous missions were the ones that ended tragically aboard the Challenger and Columbia. The Space Shuttle Challenger was the most heavily used space shuttle in the three years it was operational, carrying the first minority astronaut and woman astronaut into space. Challenger was also the first space shuttle to complete a landing at night. On the morning of January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger launched for the 10th time, beginning mission STS-51-L. Space shuttles had already successfully completed 24 missions, and no American spacecraft had ever failed to reach orbit during an official mission. On this mission, the Challenger was carrying a satellite for the Tracking and Data Relay Satellites system, which was to be deployed in orbit. The crew included Ronald McNair, who had already been the second African-American in space, and Ellison Onizuka, who had already been the first Asian-American astronaut in space. But the highlight of the mission was to be the "NASA Teacher in Space Project," in which a civilian teacher would give teaching lessons to his or her class while onboard the space shuttle. The winner of the competition was Christa McAuliffe, a high school teacher in Concord, New Hampshire, who wrote a winning essay and had to undergo a year of astronaut training before that fateful day. It was a beautiful morning, and many spectators came to the Kennedy Space Center to watch the launch, including McAuliffe's parents and her students. Several news networks were carrying live broadcasts of the launch, including live shots of McAuliffe's parents as they watched the Challenger liftoff. Mission Control's transmissions to the Challenger were being blared over loudspeakers to give spectators a play-by-play of the shuttle's ascent. Ascent seemed to be going normally during the first minute, but about 75 seconds into the ascent, a plastic O-ring used to seal a joint in one of the solid rocket boosters failed, causing a breach of hot gas. That gas spread to the other rocket booster and the external fuel tank, causing an explosion. When the spectators saw the explosion, many of them started cheering, unaware of what was really happening. But Mission Control quickly announced that there had been some sort of problem, and the crowd became confused and then panicky as the space shuttle, fuel tank and rocket boosters all broke apart and flew in opposite directions. Some cameras fixed on the falling debris as it fell to the ocean, while others stayed focused on McAuliffe's parents. The entire crew was killed in the explosion, and investigations concluded that they may have survived until crashing into the ocean. After the Challenger disaster, the space shuttles were grounded for about two years, and a commission issued findings that would be used in an effort to prevent similar tragedies. The Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster: The History and Legacy of NASA's Most Notorious Tragedy chronicles the disaster from the origins of its mission to what went so terribly wrong. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about the Challenger like never before.

Author : Todd Kortemeier
Publisher : Core Library
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1532175574

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The Space Shuttle Challenger by Todd Kortemeier Pdf

On January 28, 1986, NASA launched the space shuttle Challenger. The shuttle had flown several times before. But this time, just over a minute into the flight, the shuttle exploded, killing its crew of seven.The Space Shuttle Challengerexamines the scope of the disaster, its causes, and how people can keep a similar disaster from happening again. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Author : Henry M. Holden
Publisher : Enslow Publishing
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 076605165X

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The Tragedy of the Space Shuttle Challenger by Henry M. Holden Pdf

Space flight is the ultimate adventure. The astronauts that volunteer to explore the frontiers of space are both courageous and highly skilled. Their missions into the unknown are exciting and groundbreaking, as well as very dangerous. From famous astronauts such as the legendary John Glenn and Sally Ride, to disasters such as Apollo 13 and the fatal Challenger accident, each book in this series captures the dream, the excitement, and the risk of space exploration. Book jacket.

Author : Heather Adamson
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780736868730

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The Challenger Explosion by Heather Adamson Pdf

In graphic novel format, tells the story of Christa McAuliffe and the six other NASA astronauts who lost their lives in the Challenger space shuttle disaster on January 28, 1986.

Author : Todd Kortemeier
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781532176609

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The Space Shuttle Challenger by Todd Kortemeier Pdf

On January 28, 1986, NASA launched the space shuttle Challenger. The shuttle had flown several times before. But this time, just over a minute into the flight, the shuttle exploded, killing its crew of seven.The Space Shuttle Challengerexamines the scope of the disaster, its causes, and how people can keep a similar disaster from happening again. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Author : Hugh Harris
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781480413528

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Challenger: An American Tragedy by Hugh Harris Pdf

The former launch commentator “offers a personal—and sometimes painful—look back at one of the darkest chapters in US human spaceflight” (Space.com). On January 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Seventy-three seconds after launch, the fiery breach of a solid motor joint caused a rupture of the propellant tanks, and a stunned nation watched as flames engulfed the craft, killing all seven crew members on board. It was Hugh Harris, “the voice of launch control,” whom audiences across the country heard counting down to lift-off on that fateful day. With over fifty years of experience with NASA’s missions, Harris presents the story of the Challenger tragedy as only an insider can. With by-the-second accounts of the spacecraft’s launch and a comprehensive overview of the ensuing investigation, Harris gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the devastating accident that grounded the shuttle fleet for over two years. This book tells the whole story of the Challenger’s tragic legacy.

Author : Malcolm McConnell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Space shuttles
ISBN : 067165439X

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Challenger by Malcolm McConnell Pdf

Author : John Micklos Jr
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781491420461

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The Challenger Explosion by John Micklos Jr Pdf

"Explains the Challenger Explosion, including its chronology, causes, and lasting effects"--

Author : Pranas T. Naujokaitis
Publisher : First Second
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-27
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781250815217

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History Comics: The Challenger Disaster by Pranas T. Naujokaitis Pdf

Let this graphic novel be your time machine! In History Comics, the new nonfiction graphic novel series from First Second, the past comes alive! In History Comics: The Challenger Disaster, we turn the clock back to January 28, 1986. Seven astronauts boarded the space shuttle Challenger on what would be a routine mission. All eyes and cameras were on crew member Christa McAuliffe, a high school teacher, who was set to become the first private citizen in space. Excitement filled the air as the clock counted down to liftoff. But at T-plus seventy-three seconds after launch, the unthinkable happened . . . What caused the midair explosion? In Pranas T. Naujokaitis's imaginative tale, set in a far-off future, a group of curious kids investigate the hard questions surrounding the Challenger explosion. Inspired by the legacy and sacrifice of the Challenger seven, they continue in their footsteps, setting out toward the stars and into the great unknown!