Judith Resnik: Unsung Challenger Astronaut (Hybrid)

On January 28, 1986 space shuttle <i>Challenger</i> exploded. This disaster joined others that people still recall vividly, like the shocking JFK assassination or the terrible tragedy of 9/11. Author Marlene Brill takes you through the planning, training, and pitfalls leading up to the <i>Challenger </i>disaster by following the life of astronaut Judith Resnik. Resnik, the first Jewish and second female U.S. astronaut to fly in space, was an engineer with a successful flight under her belt and the most experienced astronaut on the Challenger. Her memorable story will reveal the lasting changes to the program since the accident. 

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