Challenger by Adam Higginbotham
The Untold Story of the Final Mission
"Challenger" by Adam Higginbotham delves into the tragic events of January 28, 1986, when the space shuttle Challenger disintegrated shortly after launch, claiming the lives of all seven crew members, including teacher Christa McAuliffe. The book explores the lead-up to the disaster, the incident itself, and the subsequent investigation. It highlights the optimism and ambition of the space program, juxtaposed with the political pressures and cost-cutting measures that contributed to the tragedy. Through detailed research, Higginbotham uncovers the overlooked stories of the crew, engineers, and test pilots, shedding light on the warning signs that were ignored and the efforts to uncover the truth behind the disaster.
The 9054th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2024
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 560-600
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.7)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 66th on The 100 Greatest Books of 2024 (The Greatest Books)
- National Book Critics Circle Award - Nonfiction (National Book Critics Circle)