The history of the flawed joint that caused the NASA Challenger space shuttle disaster is examined, showing the sequence of events that led to its development and certification. Then the Challenger launch itself is described, and a number of questions are raised. The lessons to be learned from the accident are discussed.


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    Title :

    The fatal flaw in flight 51-L


    Additional title:

    Das Unglueck des Challenger-Flugs 51-L


    Contributors:
    Bell, T.E. (author) / Esch, K. (author)

    Published in:

    IEEE Spectrum ; 24 , 2 ; 36-51


    Publication date :

    1987


    Size :

    16 Seiten


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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