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Space Shuttle and Beyond
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- On January 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff, killing all 7 crew members. How did he first hear of the disaster? On television? What was his reaction?
- Did the fact that some of the crew were civilians make the tragedy seem even more close to home? For example, Christa McAuliffe was going to be the first teacher in space. How did it affect him and those around him? What was America's reaction?
- How did this accident affect his opinion of the US space program? Did it make him aware that technology isn't perfect and that problems can occur? Did he think that this event motivated people to strive for better equipment standards?
- Did he know that the O ring seal was the cause of the explosion? As far back as 1977, NASA encountered problems with it, but nothing was ever resolved. How did this make him feel about the deaths and the space program?
- Did this accident affect his feelings toward airplanes? Was he more afraid to fly?
- What did he see in the future of U.S. space exploration? Did he think that civilians would ever be able to pay to take a trip to outer space?
- How could the U.S. improve the space program? Was there anything that he thought they should pursue in-depth? Exploration of a certain planet? Other life forms?
- In his opinion, did the U.S. spend too much or not enough money on space exploration? Did he think that the money for the space program was used for a good purpose?
- From the Apollo missions to the present, which mission has had the greatest impact on him or interested him the most? Why?
- Would he go into space if possible? Why or why not?
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