The Challenger tragedy had many preventable mistakes and sadly, many of them were ignored. The launch of Challenger is an example of failed leadership. Challenger was a highly anticipated mission because it was to help revive the space program. Previously, there was a loss of interest in the space program and funding was cut back and this the reason I feel they launched the shuttle despite its flaws. Seven people lost their lives due to these critical mistakes. Communication failures, not adhering to safety regulations and failing to report errors just to name a few were some of the missteps that led up to the explosion. Also, the need to appease politicians and look good for bureaucratic purposes pressured those involved to launch despite
