Sentences with phrase «rocket booster seal»

For example, a space rocket designer might want to consider the risk of a one - time failure in a specific reusable rocket booster seal, which was the cause of the Challenger space shuttle disaster in 1986.

For example, a space rocket designer might want to consider the risk of a one - time failure in a specific reusable rocket booster seal, which was the cause of the Challenger space shuttle disaster in 1986.

Not exact matches

An investigation later determined that the cold temperatures had compromised the solid rocket booster's delicate rubber O - ring and the faulty seal allowed flames to ignite the external tank's hydrogen fuel.

You mean actually do something BEFORE the booster rocket seals blow up on national TV?