was it a design flaw ...

when i was working we used equipment that sealed on o rings and leaked when no pressure was applied and in the cold , which is what the problem was with challenger ,the weather was too cold to launch

if they had asked me i would told them to wrap some PTFE tape round it !!

Posted By: ghostof barry butler on November 3rd 2025 at 16:35:33

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