Challenger Accident
Divers Have Found a Piece of the Space Shuttle Challenger Off the Coast of Florida
Nearly 37 years ago the world watched in stunned horror as an explosion destroyed the space shuttle Challenger. The accident…
2 years ago
31 Years After Disaster, Challenger Soccer Ball Finally Gets To Orbit
A soccer ball on the ISS pays tribute to the seven astronauts who died in the Challenger disaster.
8 years ago
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Challenger and Columbia Crews Memorialized in Emotional New “Forever Remembered” Exhibit at Kennedy Space Center
An iconic section of the fuselage recovered from space shuttle Challenger with the American flag (left) and the flight deck…
9 years ago
Challenger, 25 Years Later: Statements of Remembrance
[/caption] In remembrance of the Challenger accident 25 years ago today, several notable people have issued statements in memory of…
14 years ago
Heartfelt Tribute to Challenger, 25 Years Later
Twenty-five years ago, the world watched in horror as the space shuttle Challenger blew up before our eyes on that…
14 years ago
Teacher-Astronaut’s Legacy Uncovered 22 Years After Challenger Disaster
[/caption] Christa McAuliffe's life tragically ended on January 28th, 1986 when Space Shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after launch, killing…
16 years ago