The world was shocked and saddened 39 years ago after the Space Shuttle Challenger tragedy. The crewed shuttle mission for ...
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.
NASA recently paid tribute to the Challenger crew and other fallen astronauts during its annual Day of Remembrance.
Today marks the 39th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster (Mission STS-51-L), when the shuttle's seven astronauts were killed by an explosion.
WASHINGTON — It's been 39 years since the Challenger space shuttle explosion ... ultimate sacrifice in the name of exploration. Safety remains our cornerstone as their courage continues to ...