DrDJan 29, 2023
I haven't seen much remembering the Challenger space shuttle disaster, which took place 37 years ago today/yesterday (depending on where you are in the world) and resulted in the deaths of the seven astronauts onboard. There's some evidence that the tragedy could have been avoided. The original CNN coverage can be seen here https://youtu.be/j4JOjcDFtBE #NASA #SpaceShuttle #Challenger #ChristaMcAuliffe #EllisonOnizuka #RonaldMcNair #JudithResnik #DickScobee #GregoryJarvis #MichaelJSmith
Challenger Disaster Live on CNN

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Show threadTheJenJan 29, 2023

@drd

Yep. The O rings had frozen, and had they waited just a little longer, the mission would have completed.

We knew this, then.

I didn't watch the video, however, because I hate YouTube. :)

Show threadÁngel Domínguez 🎹 Jan 29, 2023
@JenWojcik @drd There’s a documentary miniseries on Netflix about the disaster titled ‘Challenger: The Final Flight’ I had the honor of translating into Spanish. Heart-breaking stuff, brought so many memories from my childhood.
Show threadDrD
@ahe Thanks for sharing Angel; I hadn't come across the miniseries previously even though I've seen some of Daniel Junge's earlier documentaries. I struggle to switch between languages and so I've nothing but admiration for your work!
Jan 29, 2023 at 5:32pmWeb
Show threadÁngel Domínguez 🎹 Jan 29, 2023
@drd Happy to have helped you find something interesting. And thanks a lot for your words; this was a very special project to me and I poured my heart and soul on it.