The Single Part That Led to the Challenger Disaster - Engineering Failures

Explore the critical events leading to the Challenger disaster in this 19-minute video from the series "Epic Engineering Failures and the Lessons They Teach." Delve into the engineers' urgent plea to postpone the launch, NASA's rejection of their recommendation, and the sequence of events culminating in the explosion. Examine the aftermath of the tragedy and consider the question of responsibility for this catastrophic failure. Learn valuable lessons from one of the most devastating incidents in space exploration history, broadcast live to a global audience.

Engineers Urge NASA to Postpone Challenger Launch
NASA Rejects Engineers’ Recommendation
Events Leading Up to Challenger Explosion
Aftermath of Challenger Explosion
Who Is to Blame for the Challenger Disaster?