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Challenger O-Ring Failure - The Data They Already Had

Challenger O-Ring Failure - The Data They Already Had

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 Host Ava Grey examines the Challenger disaster through the lens of ignored data. Engineers calculated a 13% O-ring failure probability at launch temperature—orders of magnitude higher than NASA's official estimate. Memos warned of catastrophic loss. Bench tests showed seal failures below 50°F. The launch proceeded at 31°F anyway. This episode explores how institutional momentum overruled engineering evidence.

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