
The Challenger disaster changed America forever. In this episode, we reveal the truth behind the 1986 tragedy — the ignored warnings, the cold weather risks, the pressure to launch, and the tragic 73 seconds that cost seven astronauts their lives.
You’ll hear the full story: the engineering red flags NASA overlooked, the political pressure behind the launch, and the heartbreaking final minutes of the STS-51L crew, including teacher-astronaut Christa McAuliffe.
This deep dive uncovers how the Challenger disaster reshaped NASA, changed safety laws, and forced the agency to overhaul its culture from the ground up. If you want the real story behind one of America’s worst space disasters, this episode breaks it down in powerful, simple terms that stick with you long after you listen.
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