As we reflect on the Challenger mission, 39 years later we want to know, what memories do you have of the shuttle, its crew, and/or that day in particular? Where were you when you first learned about Challenger’s story?

The Challenger disaster, which occurred on January 28, 1986, remains one of the most heartbreaking events in space exploration. The tragedy was caused by a failure in the shuttle’s solid rocket boosters,

Looking back at the weather 39 years ago and how it impacted the Challenger launch, leading to one of the most tragic losses in space flight history.

Remembering disaster 39 years later