Report of the PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSION on the Space Shuttle Challenger Accident

 

Volume 5 Index

 

Hearings of the Presidential Commission on the Space Shuttle Challenger Accident: February 26, 1986 to May 2, 1986.

MAY 2, 1986 SESSION. (part 2 of 2)

 

[1652] [Ref. 5/2-25 6 of 14] Solid Rocket Motor Observations.

 

SOLID ROCKET MOTOR OBSERVATIONS

 

1. THE CERTIFICATION SYSTEM IS SATISFACTORY.

2. CERTIFICATION PLAN FOR IMPLEMENTATION IS ACCEPTABLE, EXCEPT FOR:

A. FORWARD SEGMENT GRAIN INTEGRITY

B. NO TEST AT TEMPERATURE EXTREMES (40° TO 90°)

C. SHELF LIFE OF THE IGNITERS

3. THERE ARE NO "SHOW STOPPERS" FOR STS-1 AT THIS TIME IF 2A AND 2C ARE SATISFIED

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