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(Mechanical Engineer) Roger Boisjoly was an American engineer recognized for his pivotal involvement in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster in 1986. He fearlessly alerted authorities about potential O-ring failures in the rocket boosters due to cold weather conditions, backed by flight data, well ahead of the tragic incident. Despite his cautions, the shuttle was still launched, leading to a disastrous outcome. Boisjoly's actions marked him as a notable whistleblower in the engineering and aerospace sectors.
