Speech On The Challenger Space Shuttle

510 Words2 Pages

My experience during the learning process of Ronald Reagan’s Speech about the Challenger space shuttle and the space program itself was interesting. I never knew the elements that went into the space shuttle or the time it took to prepare before launch. Such as, payloads and a variety of tests that check if it is safe for flight. Also, the various parts and attachments like the satellites that they were wanting to use for observation for Halley’s Comet. The original plan for the Challenger would have been a great learning experience for the children of America and the space program. Later, they ended up succeeding with their plans and sending out other shuttles and satellites to continue their exploration in space. Since the 1986 disaster happened they also went under many investigations because many people have theories to why this occurred. They could have prevented it, but the people of the space program wanted to continue with their plans since it took a lot of time, effort, and money. The original creator of the rubber o’s knew that there was a defect in their product, but carried on with selling it. NASA knew there was a possible defect and …show more content…

His speech about the loss of 7 lives on the Challenger had plenty of pathos and ethos. His emotion was perfect for the speech since it was a eulogy type of speech for the people especially for the children. The Challenger launch was live on Television and almost half the nation was tuning in and many children and families were at the center watching it in person. The devastation and confusion on their faces explained how every other person in the nation was feeling too. He created a speech that would explain the mission of the space program. As well, created confidence for everyone that we will keep exploring the unknown and remember the space pioneers that died trying to learn more about this enormous Universe for our

Open Document