The world was shocked and saddened 39 years ago after the Space Shuttle Challenger tragedy. The crewed shuttle mission for ...

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

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The crewed shuttle mission for NASA ended moments after the launch with a terrible mid-air explosion on Jan. 28, 1986. The blast killed all seven crew members aboard Challenger, including teacher ...

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Today marks 39 years since the tragic Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, honoring the brave pioneers who lost their lives in space.