Challenger disaster (STS-51-L)

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Challenger_disaster_(STS-51-L)
GPTKB entity
Statements (39)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf space shuttle disaster
gptkbp:anniversary January 28
gptkbp:casualties 7
gptkbp:cause O-ring failure
SRB joint failure
gptkbp:crew 7
gptkbp:date 1986-01-28
gptkbp:followedBy gptkb:STS-26
gptkbp:goal deploy TDRS-B satellite
conduct educational lessons from space
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Challenger disaster (STS-51-L)
gptkbp:impact changes in NASA safety protocols
public shock
gptkbp:investigatedBy gptkb:Rogers_Commission
gptkbp:launchPad gptkb:Launch_Complex_39B
gptkbp:location gptkb:Cape_Canaveral,_Florida
gptkbp:mediaCoverage extensive
gptkbp:memorial gptkb:Space_Mirror_Memorial
gptkb:Challenger_Center_for_Space_Science_Education
gptkbp:mission gptkb:STS-51-L
gptkbp:notableCast gptkb:Judith_Resnik
gptkb:Christa_McAuliffe
gptkb:Ellison_Onizuka
gptkb:Ronald_McNair
gptkb:Francis_R._Scobee
gptkb:Gregory_Jarvis
gptkb:Michael_J._Smith
gptkbp:operator gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:precededBy gptkb:STS-61-C
gptkbp:publicReaction national mourning
gptkbp:result loss of crew
suspension of shuttle program
vehicle breakup
gptkbp:spacecraft gptkb:Space_Shuttle_Challenger
gptkbp:televisionShow yes
gptkbp:timeAfterLaunch 73 seconds
gptkbp:weather cold temperatures
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Space_Transportation_System_(STS)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6