In 1986, NASA programs suffered a setback as a result of the
A) decision by Reagan to appoint a political crony to head NASA.
B) explosion of the space shuttle Challenger.
C) Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty.
D) Glenn Committee investigations of corruption in the space agency.

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The explosion of the space shuttle Challenger in 1986 was a major setback for NASA, leading to a halt in the Space Shuttle program and a reevaluation of NASA's safety and operational procedures.

In 1986, NASA Programs Suffered a Setback as a Result