In the tenth episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we recount the tragic story of the Challenger explosion, a disaster that shook the world and marked a sombre chapter in space exploration. In just five minutes, we’ll revisit the events of January 28, 1986, when NASA’s Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart shortly after launch, claiming the lives of all seven crew members, including schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe. This episode explores the technical failures, miscommunications, and impact of this tragedy on the space programme. Join us as we reflect on the lessons learned from the Challenger disaster and the changes it brought to spaceflight safety.

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