# ENCORE: Challenger Disaster | Bigger, Faster, Cheaper | 1

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Podcast: [American Scandal](https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-scandal-398589)
Published: 2026-07-07T07:00:00+00:00
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In January 1986, the Challenger Space Shuttle was poised to make history, carrying seven astronauts, including Christa McAuliffe, the first teacher and civilian selected for space travel. The launch was part of a decade-long effort by NASA to make flights cheaper and more frequent with the use of a reusable space shuttle. But years of budget cuts and risky design choices set the stage for disaster.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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