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Reactions
How Can Fertilizer Explode?
Spoiler Alert! It's because of the ammonium nitrate.
Challenger: The Real Story of an Avoidable Disaster
Reactions is a show that uncovers the chemistry all around us. We answer the burning questions you’ve always wanted to ask, blending the worlds of science and every-day life.
Challenger: The Real Story of an Avoidable Disaster
Season 6 Episode 7 | 14m 37s
On January 28, 1986, the Challenger Space Shuttle broke apart just 73 seconds into its flight. All seven crew members aboard were killed and space travel was changed forever. We explain the science behind this tragic, avoidable accident, and what scientists, engineers, and ethicists have learned from it over the last few decades.
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