Functionality Mistakes Throughout History That Were Way Too Expensive to Fix

In 1986, before SpaceX’s era, five astronauts and two specialists embarked on the Challenger’s tenth voyage. Despite its previous successes, this mission ended in catastrophe, marking a somber chapter in space exploration history.

Just 76 seconds post-launch, the Challenger was destroyed due to seal failures caused by cold weather, leading to a heartbreaking loss of seven astronauts and $3.2 billion in damages. This incident halted space launches for three years, underscoring the risks of space travel.