NASA Challenger Case Flashcards

1
Q

Which aerospace company did NASA contract to manufacture the booster rockets for the Challenger?

A

Thiokol Company

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2
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Who is Roger Boisjoly?

A

A Thiokol engineer who had worked closely with the Challenger’s boosters

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3
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What did Roger Boisjoly claim was the problem with the o-ring?

A

That low temperatures can cause the o-ring to fail to seal properly

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4
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Was any action taken to fixed the o-ring problem?

A

No

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5
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What happened the day before the NASA Challenger launch?

A

Roger Boisjoly and Allan McDonald attempted to halt the launch

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Were Roger Boisjoly and Allan McDonald able to halt the launch, why?

A

No, four Thiokol managers unanimously recommended the launch

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What caused the NASA Challenger to explode?

A

The o-ring failed to seal

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8
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What was established after the Challenger explosion?

A

The Government Accountability Project

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9
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What did the government accountability project provide staff?

A

Legal assistance and pamphlets to help whistleblowers working on government projects

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10
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What was the ethical dilemma in the NASA Challenger Case?

A

Should NASA delay the launch to fix the o-ring problem?

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