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OTD In Space – January 28: Space Shuttle Challenger Explodes After Launch
On January 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger exploded shortly after lift off, killing the seven crew members on board. The space shuttle disintegrated over the Atlantic Ocean, just off the coast ...
'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 ...
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.
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 ...
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'Oh my God, no!' Space shuttle Challenger exploded 39 years ago
Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this story misstated the date of the Space Shuttle ... of Jan. 28, 1986, Floridians saw the familiar plume from the launch fork off in two ...
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.