When the space shuttle Challenger disaster occurred, it exploded killing all aboard, it shocked the nation, started a NASA investigation, and led to many changes in the space shuttle program. Most of us remember where we were when we learned of the Challenger disaster. Read the top Space Shuttle Challenger books and delve deeper into the tragedy. These 10 top Space Shuttle Challenger books will provide a better insight into what actually happened.
By Suzanne Lieurance -- This is an intriguing contrast of the triumphs and failures of America's space program against the disaster of the space shuttle Challenger explosion. A must read for anyone concerned for the program after the Challenger disaster.
By Henry M. Holden -- This series captures the dreams and nightmates of space exploration. This book focuses on the Challenger disaster, its causes and aftermath. Thought provoking.
By Sue Hamilton -- As a journalist, myself, I appreciated the views in this reporter's story of the Challenger's last flight.
By Michael D. Cole -- This is a great indepth look at the whole fiasco. It delves deeply into the investigation to get at the truth.
By Diane Vaughan -- Diane Vaughn looks closely at the events which led up to the Challenger disaster to present a case of mistakes not "skullduggery."
By Randy Avera -- This book could make you come away with a renewed sense of optimism. It looks closely at the investigation and pays tribute to all the people who make the space program work.
By Carmen Bredeson -- This is an impressive indepth look at the tragedy that stunned the world.
By Colin Burgess, Foreword by Grace George Corrigan -- Through her life, Christa McAuliffe already had inspired many people and was set to inspire the world. Her unfortunate death toughed millions and she left a beautiful legacy.
By Thomas Streissgut and James Gerard -- This is a wonderful concise biography of an incredible woman.
From the horses mouth, so to speak. This is the report drawn up by the commission that investigated the Challenger tragedy.
