Understanding the Challenger Disaster

What was the Challenger disaster?

• A successful space mission

• A space shuttle accident

• A satellite launch

• A meteor shower

In which year did the Challenger disaster occur?

• 1984

• 1985

• 1986

• 1987

How many crew members were on board the Challenger during its final mission?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

What was the primary cause of the Challenger disaster?

• Fuel shortage

• Engine failure

• O-ring failure

• Pilot error

Which space agency was responsible for the Challenger shuttle?

• European Space Agency (ESA)

• Canadian Space Agency (CSA)

• National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

• Russian Federal Space Agency (Roscosmos)

What was the name of the teacher who was part of the Challenger crew?

• Sally Ride

• Christa McAuliffe

• Judith Resnik

• Kathryn Sullivan

From which location did the Challenger launch?

• Kennedy Space Centre

• Johnson Space Centre

• Cape Canaveral Air Force Station

• Vandenberg Air Force Base

How long after launch did the Challenger disaster occur?

• 30 seconds

• 73 seconds

• 120 seconds

• 180 seconds

What was the mission designation of the Challenger's final flight?

• STS-50

• STS-51-L

• STS-61

• STS-41-B

Which part of the shuttle failed, leading to the disaster?

• Main engine

• Solid rocket booster

• External fuel tank

• Orbiter