'Oh my God, no!' Space shuttle Challenger exploded 39 years ago
For millions, it was an event that would be seared into their memories for the rest of their lives – on par with the Kennedy assassination and 9/11.
The space shuttle Challenger disaster was 39 years ago. Share your memories
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?
Space Shuttle Challenger disaster remembered 39 years later
The world was shocked and saddened 39 years ago after the Space Shuttle Challenger tragedy. The crewed shuttle mission for NASA ended moments after the launch with a terrible mid-air explosion on Jan. 28, 1986.
NASA Challenger explosion remembered 39 years later
NASA recently paid tribute to the Challenger crew and other fallen astronauts during its annual Day of Remembrance.
39 years ago: How weather played a role in space shuttle Challenger disaster
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.
Challenger space shuttle explosion: Remembering disaster 39 years later
It's been 39 years since the Challenger space shuttle, carrying seven people, took off from Florida's Kennedy Space Center, exploding in mere minutes.
Space shuttle Challenger exploded 39 years ago today. One astronaut was from South Carolina
Today marks 39th anniversary of Space Shuttle Challenger explosion, which took lives of seven crew members, including Ronald McNair from Lake City.
Challenger disaster: Remembering the tragic space shuttle explosion on January 28, 1986, and its lasting impact
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,
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Who died in the Challenger explosion? NASA pays tribute to lost astronauts on 39th anniversary
On January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded after it was launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida in just 73 seconds which claimed the lives of seven astronauts.
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