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The extreme cold the night before lift off caused the rubber on the O-rings to shrink. The O-ring became to small to close the joint properly. Hot gases escaped and damaged 1 SRB and the fuel tank. As the shuttle shot higher into the sky, the broken parts twisted loose. Dangerous gases began pouring out with great force. The rocket could not stand the extra force. The fuel tank broke apart, along with the Challenger,
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What year did the Challenger disaster take place?
The Space shuttle Challenger disaster occurred on January 28, 1986.
When did Space Shuttle Challenger disaster happen?
Space Shuttle Challenger disaster happened on 1986-01-28.
Space Shuttle Challenger disaster in 1986?
The space shuttle Challenger disaster occurred on January 28, at 11:39am
In what year was the challenger disaster?
1986
What was the challenger disaster's challenge?
1986
What was the name of the space shuttle in The Challenger disaster?
The name of the space shuttle was Challenger.
Where did Ronald Reagan give the speech following the challenger disaster?
Ronald Reagan gave the speech following the challenger disaster in the oval office.
What was the Cost in dollars of challenger disaster?
alot
When was the challenger disaster made?
January 1986.
Was Sally Ride on the challenger disaster?
YES!
What is a sentence for challenger?
Do we have a challenger to take on my champion.The Challenger disaster was completely avoidable.
Was the space program questioned after the Challenger disaster?
yes
