Episode Appearances
This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · Apr 27, 2026
#655 - Sal Vulcano
“Teacher-astronaut who died in 1986 Challenger space shuttle disaster; honored during space exploration discussion”
Stand-up comedy and tour schedulingParenting strategies and child developmentTesticular cancer screening and men's health
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Short Wave · Jan 30, 2026
Lessons and failures from the Challenger space shuttle explosion
“Teacher selected from 11,000 applicants to be first civilian astronaut in Teacher in Space program; killed in Challenger explosion”
Space Shuttle Program SafetyO-Ring Failure and Cold Weather EffectsOrganizational Decision-Making in High-Risk Industries
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Civics 101 · Jan 27, 2026
What happens when it's not NASA bringing civilians to space?
“Concord High School teacher selected for NASA's Teacher in Space program; killed in 1986 Challenger disaster along with six astronauts”
FAA Regulatory Authority and Learning Period ExemptionsPassenger Safety Standards in Commercial SpaceflightPrivate Space Industry Liability and Legal Framework
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Up First from NPR · Jan 25, 2026
Challenger at 40: Lessons from a tragedy
“High school teacher selected for Teacher in Space program; one of seven astronauts killed in Challenger disaster.”
Space Shuttle Program Safety ProtocolsO-Ring Failure in Cold Weather ConditionsOrganizational Decision-Making Under Pressure
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