Challenger 1986 The Challenger 1986

Learn how the United States led the space race. Read about the incredible technology that has allowed a shuttle to be sent into space to orbit Earth 16 times in a day. Then see how it can all go horribly wrong in a split second, claiming the lives of dedicated astronauts and costing billions of dollars. Timelines, a glossary, ideas for research, and suggestions for future reading are included in this fascinating read about a daring mission and real life disaster.Gogerly, Liz is the author of 'Challenger 1986 The Challenger 1986', published 2006 under ISBN 9781410922793 and ISBN 1410922790.