But for Gen X, one event stands above the rest: The 1986 explosion of the ... Every channel was carrying the Challenger that day. It was an exciting moment for students and teachers alike because ...

McNair, a pioneering African-American astronaut who died in the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger explosion. Dr. McNair came from a ... lives on through his namesake program and the students who have ...

The Challenger disaster, a tragic day in space exploration ... Her role inspired countless students, as she was meant to teach lessons from space, making the mission even more special.