Looks like it just came out on Netflix. Four part documentary. Who remembers that day? What a tragedy.
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I was sitting in my 5th grade classroom when it happened. Total gut punch. I remember some kids laughed because:
A: They didn’t understand the gravity of the situation
Or
B: They were assholes then and they’re still assholes today.
You are right on point. A single angle of attack sensor is cheaper than 2, given the number of planes produced. Couple that with shoddy code and sometimes things can go horrifically wrong.Watched it last night. It was OK, basically just a regurgitation of everything that’s been written or told over the years about the disaster - but kind of cool to hear directly from the people involved. Ultimately, it’s a tale as old as time and will happen over and over again. The Boeing story that came out this week about their handling of the 737 Max is the next documentary I’d like to see that is pretty much a repeat of this at it’s core.
You are right on point. A single angle of attack sensor is cheaper than 2, given the number of planes produced. Couple that with shoddy code and sometimes things can go horrifically wrong.
It's all about cost. That's true of all systems. The shuttle wasn't any different. Both nasa and Morton thiokol knew the risks.
I assume you're talking about Boeing and not the shuttle. That was a faulty o-ring, no?You are right on point. A single angle of attack sensor is cheaper than 2, given the number of planes produced. Couple that with shoddy code and sometimes things can go horrifically wrong.
It looks OK. I'm watching it mostly for the 80s nostalgia. The underlying premise is that the shuttle program's issues were well-known by NASA brass and that a cover up ensued after the disaster. Not sure if I'm buying it.
Yes, correct.I assume you're talking about Boeing and not the shuttle. That was a faulty o-ring, no?
There were numerous whistle blowers who complained. The shuttle never really did what it was supposedly designed for and the pressure to launch month after month was getting to NASA. It was a dainty beast designed to do a oxen's job. Given the ice buildup and extremely cold Florida night, shit happened.You’ll buy it afterwards. Several flights prior to Challenger experienced the same O-ring decay. It was well documented.
Does the documentary tell any of the the jokes that were created within days of the explosion?
All you need to know is this quote by John GlennThe Boeing situation is like deja vu, just different actors and industry. Like I said, I'm not surprised at all. I'm surprised we try to act all outraged and think this is new. Investigation demanded! Congressional hearings! Rabble, rabble! It's a broken record. That said, I guess I'm glad we still pretend like it's something new and we need to do something about it. It might make a board room think for the next couple months. We just don't really hold people accountable though so it will happen again and again.
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Does the documentary tell any of the the jokes that were created within days of the explosion?
Where did the crew of the Challenger go on vacation? All over Florida.I can't remember jokes worth a shit but two jokes were so tasteless - and the fact that were told within 24 hours of the event - they're seared into my brain. One was the shuttle and the other was Chris Street's death. Those were true WTF moments for me!
Where did the crew of the Challenger go on vacation? All over Florida.
What did Christa McAuliffe say to her husband before she left for Kennedy Space Center? You feed the dogs, and I'll feed the fish.
I heard "What does NASA stand for?" "Need. Another. Seven. Astronauts." within a day or two. The "No. I wanted a Bud Light." joke came out later...which would only make sense to people who lived in the 1980s, and watched sports.Yeah, those came out later...at least where I grew up. The one this kid told literally the night of the explosion was the two "blue/blew" eyes one. I mean, there was no internet or email in 1986 so shit didn't spread like wildfire. I looked at him with a "Really?! Holy shit!" look, as did all of us. I think the timing of being able to callously churn it out within 12 hours was what was so (disturbingly) impressive and why it sticks in my head.
Lame one that I remember..I heard "What does NASA stand for?" "Need. Another. Seven. Astronauts." within a day or two. The "No. I wanted a Bud Light." joke came out later...which would only make sense to people who lived in the 1980s, and watched sports.
Lame one that I remember..
How did they know CM had dandruff?......
Her head and shoulders washed up on shore...