What was significant about the Space Shuttle Challenger's mission?

Challenger Disaster: Key Facts and Events

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It was the first shuttle to orbit the moon.
It carried the first civilian into space.
It was the first shuttle to land on Mars.
It was the first shuttle to be launched at night.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was selected as the first teacher to go into space?
Judith Resnik
Sally Ride
Christa McAuliffe
Eileen Collins
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the role of Christa McAuliffe on the Challenger mission?
Payload Specialist
Mission Commander
Pilot
Teacher and civilian crew member
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary function of the O-rings in the shuttle?
To provide thrust during launch
To seal joints and prevent gas leaks
To stabilize the shuttle in orbit
To control the shuttle's speed
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What unusual weather condition affected the Challenger launch?
Dense fog
High winds
Heavy rain
Extreme cold
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How long after liftoff did the Challenger disaster occur?
5 minutes
30 seconds
120 seconds
73 seconds
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the immediate cause of the Challenger explosion?
A lightning strike
A fuel tank rupture
A bird strike
A gas leak from the O-rings
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