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Morton Thiokol, Inc., 1980s to 1990s, Security-Columbian Unique Production File

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Stock & Bond - Certificates Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
Morton Thiokol, Inc., 1980s to 1990s, Security-Columbian Unique Production File
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Delaware, 1980-90s. Production file from Security-Columbian United States Banknote Co. Archives. Includes order forms, proof mock up of the certificate mounted in a folder with the vignette mounted on the opposing page that was used on the certificate. also includes specimen and proof certificates as well as production related proofs and documents including changes written on a photocopy. Items range from XF to CU condition. (14). Morton Thiokol Inc. came into notoriety due to be at fault for the Challenger explosion in 1986. An investigation into the explosion found the cause to be two failed O-ring seals in the Space Shuttle's right solid rocket booster, which had been manufactured by Morton Thiokol. Test data from as early as 1977 had revealed a potentially catastrophic flaw in the O-rings in cold conditions, but neither Morton Thiokol nor NASA addressed or corrected the issue. Shortly before takeoff, several Morton Thiokol engineers recommended delaying the launch until temperatures at Cape Canaveral warmed, but they were overruled by company management.