Commission on the Space Shuttle Challenger Accident

The Rogers Commission was a group formed to investigate the Space Shuttle Challenger accident that occurred in 1986, when the shuttle broke apart shortly after launch, killing all seven crew members. The commission examined technical failures, communication issues, and organizational problems at NASA. They found that a faulty O-ring seal in one of the solid rocket boosters allowed hot gases to escape, causing the external fuel tank to rupture. The Rogers Commission’s findings led to safety improvements and a reevaluation of NASA’s decision-making processes, ensuring better safety protocols for future missions.