Challenger explosion – Flashcards
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What day the space shuttle explode?
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January 28,1986
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What caused the explosion?
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The outer layer broke off
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How many people died ?
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7 crew members including a school teacher
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What was the school teachers name that died?
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Christa Mcauliffe
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What is a space shuttle?
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The worlds first reuse able spacecraft.
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What was the space shuttle's mission?
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Perform experiments, launch satellites and work on the International Space Station, launch satellites.
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How did the Space Shuttle land?
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Glide on to the runway
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The last flight took place?
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July 2011
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How many successful space shuttle trips happened before the challenger?
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9
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How long do most missions last?
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1 week
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Who was president when the challenger launched?
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Ronald Reagan
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What was the reason was discovered for the disaster?
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O ring seal on the rocket booster had failed due to the cold temperatures outside.
