Challenger: An American Tragedy: The Inside Story from Launch

Challenger: An American Tragedy: The Inside Story from Launch Control

On January 28, 1986, the space shuttleÂ ChallengerÂ launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Seventy-three seconds after launch, the fiery breach of a solid motor joint caused a rupture of the propellant tanks, and a stunned nation watched as flames engulfed the craft, killing all seven crew members on board. It was Hugh Harris, â€œthe voice of launch control,â€ whom audiences across the country heard counting down to lift-off on that fateful day.

With over fifty years of experience with NASAâ€™s missions, Harris presents the story of theÂ ChallengerÂ tragedy as only an insider can. With by-the-second accounts of the spacecraftâ€™s launch and a comprehensive overview of the ensuing investigation, Harris gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the devastating accident that grounded the shuttle fleet for over two years. This book tells the whole story of theÂ Challengerâ€™s tragic legacy.
Country USA
Manufacturer Open Road Media
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2014-01-28
Format Kindle eBook

Challenger: An American Tragedy: The Inside Story from Launch Control