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The Defective Resin Lining Nearly Broke Challenger
A solid rocket booster's lining erodes faster than expected during a space shuttle launch, leaving the crew just seconds from disaster.
The Defective Resin Lining Nearly Broke Challenger
This episode details the STS-8 mission aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger, focusing on an unforeseen defect in a solid rocket booster that nearly led to catastrophe. It explores the hidden risks within the space program's accelerating schedule and the critical role of material science.
Date: August 30, 1983
Mission: STS-8
Orbiter: Challenger
Location: Kennedy Space Center
Original Lining Thickness: 3…
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