The Challenger Explosion

What year did the Challenger Disaster occur in?

• 1882

• 1982

• 1977

• 1985

Why was this launch significant?

• The first non-astronaut was being launched into space.

• This was the first shuttle launch.

• The first man would walk on the moon

• The first Jewish woman was being launched into space.

True or False: The crew members were all teachers.

• True

• False

-What was the name of the part that malfunctioned?

• The Challenger Shuttle

• The "D-Ring"

• Exothermic reaction

• The "O-Ring"

The O-Ring was…

• Long and thin

• Short and thin

• Long and thick

• Short and thick

Which two chemical elements were the result of the exothermic reaction?

• carbon and argon

• fire and heat

• liquid-hydrogen and liquid oxygen

• calcium and potassium

True or False: NASA had no way of knowing this disaster would occur.

• True

• False

How many seconds after launch did the Challenger explode?

• 73

• 92

• 120

• 5

True or False: This launch was broadcasted nationwide.

• True

• False

How many members were on the crew?

• Ten

• Seven

• Nine

• Five