Challenger Disaster Commission

The Challenger Disaster Commission was a team formed after the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded shortly after launch in 1986. Their job was to investigate why the disaster happened, identify any mistakes, and recommend changes to prevent future accidents. They found that the cause was a faulty O-ring seal in one of the rocket booster engines, which failed due to unusually cold weather. The Commission’s work led to safety improvements in NASA’s procedures and design, highlighting the importance of scrutinizing technical issues thoroughly to ensure crew and mission safety in space exploration.