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The Space Shuttle: 8. A major malfunction

Sep 1, 202551:12Technology

The Challenger tragedy shocks a nation, as millions watch on TV screens across the USA. Something has gone catastrophically wrong with the launch of space shuttle mission STS-51L. As they watch a fireball engulf the spac...

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The Space Shuttle: 8. A major malfunction is an episode from 13 Minutes to the Moon by BBC. The Challenger tragedy shocks a nation, as millions watch on TV screens across the USA. Something has gone catastrophically wrong with the launch of...

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Published Sep 1, 2025, 51:12 long, audio available.

The Space Shuttle: 8. A major malfunction

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