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Space Shuttle Challenger Explodes

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 of Cape Canaveral in Florida.

USA Today · 4d

'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.

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Lake City man killed in 1986 space shuttle Challenger tragedy remembered 39 years later

Dozens of people are expected to gather Tuesday night in Lake City to honor and remember Dr. Ronald E. McNair.McNair was one of the seven astronauts that died o

Sierra Space Dream Chaser 'mini shuttle' space plane tests continue toward May maiden flight

Sierra Space officials announced the autonomous spacecraft successfully completed and passed testing milestones in ...

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THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 39th Anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster at Kennedy Space Center

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.

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NASA Challenger explosion remembered 39 years later

NASA's Challenger shuttle exploded 73 seconds after lifting off on Jan. 28, 1986, from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral. The space shuttle was on its 10th mission and was ...

Space Coast launch schedule

The Space Coast set a new record in 2024 with 93 launches from all providers, building off the 72 orbital missions flown in 2023. With SpaceX’s continued pace, more launches from United Launch ...

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Space shuttle heroes had connections here

This weekend marks a grim anniversary. It’s the 22nd anniversary of a day when national tragedy also carried personal anguish in Southern Maryland, especially in St. Mary’s County.

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