Welcome to The World of Yesterday Tomorrow

Explore the aftermath of the Challenger disaster and its impact on NASA in this 50-minute conference talk from GrrCon 2016. Delve into the political pressures, critical discoveries, and organizational changes that followed the tragedy. Examine the Rogers Commission's findings, the shift in NASA management, and the implementation of stricter rules. Compare the ideal world scenario with the reality of space exploration, and learn how these events influenced future missions, including the Columbia disaster. Gain insights into the complex interplay between technology, human factors, and organizational culture in high-stakes environments.

Introduction
Political Pressure
What Happened
The Rogers Commission
Critical Discovery 1
Faith in the Machine
Stricter Rules
Flight Director
NASA Management
Ideal World vs Reality
Columbia
Rogers Commission