How often do you get into your car, thinking it's going to explode? probably never. The Challenger passengers didn't think so either. The Challenger Explosion was a disastrous and life-changing event in history. A lot happened before the challenger exploded into fire. The cost of the Space Shuttle was approximately 1.2 billion. (Hanson 26+) To avoid disasters and any problems, millions of dollars were wasted trying to keep the Challenger safe. Many things like spatial simulation of failures, computer crashes, engine failures and many things like that. We all know she didn't succeed. The Challenger will take off from Cape Canaveral, Florida. In 1949, this site had been the area where the Air Force tested missiles and missile systems. Many of NASA's shuttles have launched from here, including the Gemini and Apollo flights. From 1963 to 1973, the Shuttle site was changed to “Cape Kennedy” in memory of President Kennedy. The Space Shuttle was delayed six days before the event, due to precipitation and cold that exceeded launch norms. ("Challenger Disaster"). Mil...