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To: M. Murray who wrote (12147)	8/10/2025 4:34:08 AM
From: d[-_-]b	Respond to of 12336

They did raise concerns and pressure to launch won the day - Morton Thiokol engineers played a key role in the Challenger disaster due to the failure of O-rings in the solid rocket boosters. Engineers had raised concerns about the O-rings and the potential for failure at low temperatures, but these warnings were overridden by management. The subsequent explosion, which killed all seven crew members, was partly attributed to this flawed decision. Key Points: O-ring Failure: The primary cause of the Challenger disaster was the failure of rubber O-rings in the solid rocket booster joints. Cold Temperature Impact: Engineers from Morton Thiokol, the contractor responsible for the boosters, had warned that cold temperatures could compromise the O-rings' ability to seal properly. Management Override: Despite these warnings, Morton Thiokol management overruled the engineers' recommendation to delay the launch due to the unusually cold weather, leading to the disaster.