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Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Lessons for Life on the Anniversary of a National Disaster

Avoiding six common decision-making errors revealed by past disasters enables more effective and successful decisions across management, coaching, and personal life.
Higher education
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Framingham State remembers alum Christa McAuliffe on anniversary of Challenger explosion

Framingham State University will host a memorial service and musical tribute on Jan. 28 to honor Christa McAuliffe and the Challenger crew.
#o-ring-failure
fromZDNET
2 days ago
Science

I watched the Challenger shuttle disaster from inside Mission Control - 40 years ago today

fromZDNET
2 days ago
Science

I watched the Challenger shuttle disaster from inside Mission Control - 40 years ago today

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Science
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

I bought "Remove Before Flight" tags on eBay in 2010-it turns out they're from Challenger

Remove Before Flight tags detached before Challenger's launch are being traced to document provenance for preservation and display in museums and archives.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 days ago

40 years after Challenger disaster, NASA faces safety fears on Artemis II

The Challenger shuttle exploded 73 seconds after launch in 1986, leading to seven deaths and long-lasting safety overhauls influencing current Artemis II preparations.
Science
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Challenger at 40: The disaster that changed NASA

Cold-weather-induced O-ring failure allowed hot gases to breach the External Tank, sever structural links, and cause the Space Shuttle Challenger to break apart, killing seven crew.
History
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

NASA's space shuttle Challenger exploded 40 years ago today, killing its 7-person crew. Photos reveal Challenger's legacy.

Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart during launch on January 28, 1986, killing seven crew members and prompting major safety and policy changes at NASA.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Why 'Think Rationally' Isn't Always the Answer

In January 1986, NASA engineers knew the Space Shuttle Challenger's O-rings had never been tested in freezing temperatures. They recommended delaying the launch. Managers asked: Could the engineers prove it was unsafe? They couldn't-they could only say the system hadn't been designed for these conditions. Under pressure, the engineers withdrew their recommendation. The next morning, Challenger broke apart 73 seconds after launch, killing all seven astronauts.
Philosophy
US politics
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

"The Challenger Explosion In 6th Grade": People Share Awful '80s Things No One Talks About Anymore

The 1980s blended flashy pop culture with significant tragedies, censorship campaigns, and cultural controversies that shaped public memory.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
6 months ago

Engineers, Expertise, and Organizations: The Challenger Space Shuttle Disaster

Using case studies and videos bridges the emotional gap for students studying engineering ethics.
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