About this episode
In this episode, we revisit the devastating Challenger space shuttle disaster of 1986, examining the critical decisions and organizational pressures that led to the catastrophe. We explore how a system rewarded confidence and forward motion over the quiet expertise of engineers, ultimately forcing reasonable decisions to drift into tragedy. ?? ?? ?? Chapters ?? 00:00 Introduction to the Challenger Disaster ?? 00:46 The O-Ring Dilemma ?? 02:32 Engineers vs. Managers ?? 05:09 The Fateful Launch ?? 07:26 Organizational Failure
