Challenger Space Shuttle

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Space_Shuttle
gptkbp:accident_location gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
gptkbp:crew gptkb:Greg_Jarvis
gptkb:Johnson_Space_Center
gptkb:William_C._Mc_Cool
gptkb:Christa_Mc_Auliffe
gptkb:Ronald_Mc_Nair
gptkb:Challenger_Memorial_Park
gptkb:STS-51-L
gptkb:Ellison_Onizuka
gptkb:Francis_R._Scobee
gptkb:Judith_Resnik
gptkb:Michael_J._H._Smith
gptkb:American
2 years
Inspiration for future generations
First teacher in space
Diverse backgrounds
Scientific research and education
NASA Astronaut Selection Process
Posthumous honors
NASA Astronaut Training
NASA training program
Pilot, Mission Specialist, Payload Specialist
gptkbp:crew_capacity gptkb:7
gptkbp:crew_impact Increased interest in STEM fields
gptkbp:crew_memorial_service National memorial service
gptkbp:debut gptkb:STS-6
gptkb:STS-51-L
gptkbp:defeated January 28, 1986
gptkbp:design Reusable spacecraft
gptkbp:emergency_services gptkb:Challenger_disaster
Not applicable
O-ring failure
Space Shuttle program changes
gptkbp:events January 28, 1986
gptkbp:first_flight gptkb:STS-6
gptkb:STS-51-L
gptkb:STS-7
January 28, 1986
gptkbp:has_programs gptkb:Space_Shuttle
gptkbp:height 17.2 m
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Challenger Space Shuttle
gptkbp:impact Space policy reforms
Increased safety regulations
gptkbp:inspiration gptkb:STEM_education
gptkbp:investigates Roger Boisjoly's testimony
gptkbp:launch_date April 4, 1983
11:38 AM EST
gptkbp:launch_mass 122,000 kg
gptkbp:launch_platform gptkb:Mobile_Launcher_Platform
gptkb:Control_Panel
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Kennedy_Space_Center
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Space_Shuttle
gptkb:Launch_Complex_39_B
OV-099
gptkbp:launched gptkb:10
T-0 countdown
gptkbp:legacy Space Shuttle program history
gptkbp:length 37.2 m
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:memorials gptkb:Challenger_Center_for_Space_Science_Education
gptkbp:mission gptkb:STS-6
gptkb:9
gptkb:STS-51-L
gptkbp:mission_type Crewed
gptkbp:notable_mission gptkb:STS-51-L
gptkbp:operational_period 1983-1986
gptkbp:operational_status Retired
gptkbp:orbital_altitude 300 km
28,160 km/h
gptkbp:orbital_inclination 57 degrees
gptkbp:payload_capacity 24,000 kg
24,400 kg
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Columbia
gptkbp:public_reaction National mourning
gptkbp:recovery_method gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Teacher_in_Space_Project
gptkbp:safety_measures Redesign of O-rings
gptkbp:safety_record 7 fatalities
gptkbp:service 3 years
gptkbp:significant_event Challenger disaster investigation
gptkbp:spaceflights gptkb:5
gptkb:9
gptkbp:status destroyed
Destroyed
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Endeavour
gptkbp:team Search and recovery operations
gptkbp:weather_conditions Cold temperatures
gptkbp:wingspan 23.8 m
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Challenger_Learning_Center_at_the_Museum_of_Science_and_Industry
gptkb:Challenger_Learning_Center_at_the_National_Air_and_Space_Museum
gptkb:Challenger_Learning_Center_at_the_Smithsonian_National_Air_and_Space_Museum
gptkb:Challenger_Learning_Center_at_the_Space_and_Rocket_Center
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8