NASA Challenger Case Flashcards
Which aerospace company did NASA contract to manufacture the booster rockets for the Challenger?
Thiokol Company
Who is Roger Boisjoly?
A Thiokol engineer who had worked closely with the Challenger’s boosters
What did Roger Boisjoly claim was the problem with the o-ring?
That low temperatures can cause the o-ring to fail to seal properly
Was any action taken to fixed the o-ring problem?
No
What happened the day before the NASA Challenger launch?
Roger Boisjoly and Allan McDonald attempted to halt the launch
Were Roger Boisjoly and Allan McDonald able to halt the launch, why?
No, four Thiokol managers unanimously recommended the launch
What caused the NASA Challenger to explode?
The o-ring failed to seal
What was established after the Challenger explosion?
The Government Accountability Project
What did the government accountability project provide staff?
Legal assistance and pamphlets to help whistleblowers working on government projects
What was the ethical dilemma in the NASA Challenger Case?
Should NASA delay the launch to fix the o-ring problem?
