Space Shuttle Challenger disaster
GPTKB entity
Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:tragedy
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| gptkbp:affiliated_with |
gptkb:NASA
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
public mourning
increased safety regulations formation of the Rogers Commission |
| gptkbp:caused_by |
O-ring failure
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| gptkbp:commemoration |
gptkb:Challenger_Memorial_at_Cape_Canaveral
annual remembrance ceremonies |
| gptkbp:crew |
gptkb:Greg_Jarvis
gptkb:Christa_Mc_Auliffe gptkb:Ronald_Mc_Nair gptkb:Ellison_Onizuka gptkb:Francis_R._Scobee gptkb:Judith_Resnik gptkb:Michael_J._H._Smith |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired art and literature
inspired documentaries inspired educational programs inspired changes in engineering ethics inspired discussions on risk in exploration |
| gptkbp:date |
January 28, 1986
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| gptkbp:film |
gptkb:The_Challenger_Disaster
gptkb:Challenger:_The_Final_Flight |
| gptkbp:first_published |
gptkb:The_Challenger_Launch_Decision
gptkb:The_Last_Flight_of_the_Challenger |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Space Shuttle Challenger disaster
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| gptkbp:impact |
engineering practices
space exploration policy public perception of NASA |
| gptkbp:investigates |
gptkb:Roger_Boisjoly
design flaws in the shuttle NASA's management failures communication issues within NASA |
| gptkbp:legacy |
influenced future shuttle missions
remains a pivotal event in space history led to the development of the Space Shuttle program's safety protocols |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
extensive
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| gptkbp:memorials |
gptkb:Challenger_Center_for_Space_Science_Education
held at Kennedy Space Center held at Arlington National Cemetery held at various schools |
| gptkbp:mission |
gptkb:STS-51-L
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| gptkbp:occasion |
January 28 each year
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| gptkbp:public_reaction |
calls for accountability
shock and grief increased interest in space safety |
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
loss of seven crew members
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| gptkbp:significance |
highlighted flaws in NASA's safety culture
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Space_Shuttle_Challenger
gptkb:Challenger_Commission |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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