The CEO of Morton-Thiokol:
A) Maintained that he never agreed to go ahead with the launch.
B) Said that the rocket explosion would cost his company 10 cents per share.
C) Both a and b
D) None of the above

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The CEO of Morton-Thiokol, Joe Kilminster, initially opposed the launch due to concerns about the O-ring seals but ultimately agreed to proceed with the launch. After the Challenger explosion, Kilminster stated that he never actually agreed to launch but was overruled by his superiors. He also estimated that the disaster would cost the company 10 cents per share. Therefore, both options A and B are correct.