Presidential Commission on the Space Shuttle Challenger Accident
GPTKB entity
Statements (116)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:Board_of_Commissioners
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| gptkbp:cabinet_member |
gptkb:William_Rogers
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| gptkbp:closing_date |
1986-08-06
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| gptkbp:concluded_on |
NASA's management failures contributed to the disaster
communication breakdowns existed engineering concerns were ignored enhanced training for NASA personnel greater emphasis on safety in future missions improved shuttle design standards increased oversight of NASA operations recommendations led to organizational changes safety protocols were inadequate |
| gptkbp:duration |
1986-01 to 1986-06
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| gptkbp:formed |
gptkb:Sir_Ronald_Reagan
gptkb:President_Ronald_Reagan |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Presidential Commission on the Space Shuttle Challenger Accident
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| gptkbp:impact |
public perception of space travel
NASA policy changes |
| gptkbp:investigates |
gptkb:Space_Shuttle_Challenger_disaster
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| gptkbp:involved |
gptkb:Northrop_Grumman
gptkb:Rockwell_International gptkb:NASA Morton Thiokol |
| gptkbp:involved_experts |
gptkb:Challenger_disaster_investigation_team
gptkb:Richard_Feynman |
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future space missions
influenced international space policy emphasized the need for ethical considerations in engineering highlighted the importance of risk management increased transparency in NASA operations influenced public policy on space exploration inspired changes in engineering practices led to the development of new safety regulations promoted accountability in government agencies served as a case study in crisis management shaped NASA's future safety protocols led to the establishment of the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel encouraged collaboration between government and private sector inspired future investigations into aerospace accidents |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:United_States
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| gptkbp:notable_members |
gptkb:Robert_C._Seamans_Jr.
gptkb:Janet_Reno gptkb:Dale_Myers gptkb:Richard_Feynman gptkb:William_P._Rogers_Jr. gptkb:Charles_Bolden gptkb:Elliot_See |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
Lack of communication
O-ring failure Failure to heed warnings Inadequate safety culture Pressure from NASA management failure of O-rings in cold weather |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Increased scrutiny of NASA
Changes in shuttle launch procedures Creation of the Office of Safety Public awareness of space safety issues |
| gptkbp:public_perception |
Changes in NASA's organizational structure
Enhanced training for astronauts Greater emphasis on safety in aerospace industry Improved engineering practices Increased regulations on space missions |
| gptkbp:published |
1986-06-06
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| gptkbp:purpose |
investigate the Challenger disaster
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| gptkbp:recommendation |
Improved safety protocols
Management changes at NASA Technical improvements to the shuttle improve NASA safety culture |
| gptkbp:related_to |
gptkb:Crisis_management
gptkb:NASA gptkb:Space_Shuttle gptkb:Space_exploration gptkb:space Aerospace engineering Risk management Public safety Government oversight Human spaceflight Spacecraft design Public engagement in science Public trust in government Space exploration policy Space technology development Space mission planning Engineering ethics Challenger crew Space mission success Space mission analysis Accountability in government Space industry standards Space shuttle launches Space exploration ethics International space cooperation Space mission evaluation Space program funding NASA's future missions Spacecraft safety Disaster investigation Engineering failures Space mission accountability Space mission failures Space mission improvements Space mission oversight Space mission recommendations Space mission review Space mission risk assessment Space mission safety Space mission safety culture Space mission safety protocols |
| gptkbp:reports_to |
gptkb:Report_of_the_Presidential_Commission_on_the_Space_Shuttle_Challenger_Accident
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| gptkbp:result |
gptkb:Rogers_Commission_Report
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| gptkbp:year_created |
1986-01-20
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_Challenger_Disaster
gptkb:Challenger_disaster gptkb:Challenger_Disaster |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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