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NASA lacks clear cause in Challenger disaster probe
NASA and the presidential commission face a long wait as they weigh many possibilities for the Challenger explosion. The plume from the right side solid rocket, the cold Kennedy weather, and safety seal failures are all considered plausible, but officials caution against fixed conclusions while exploring engine, external tank, structural, and human-error factors.
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