"Challenger Explosion" by Roberta Baxter recounts the tragic story of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster that occurred on January 28, 1986. The narrative delves into the lives of the astronauts aboard the shuttle, their aspirations, and the mission's ambitious goals. As the countdown nears its end, tensions rise due to technical concerns and external pressures. Baxter explores the human elements of the tragedy, highlighting the heroes and the failures that led to this catastrophic event. Through interviews and research, the book examines the legacy of the Challenger and its impact on space exploration and safety protocols. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Historys Greatest Disasters .

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Core Library .

Roberta Baxter writes about science and history for students of all ages. She studied chemistry in college, but also enjoys learning about historical events and people. Her books include The Reactions of Metals, The Home Front in the North and The Home Front in the South. She lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado.