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Space Shuttle Challenger disaster - Wikipedia
On January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, killing all seven crew members aboard. The spacecraft disintegrated 46,000 feet (14 km) above the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Florida, at 16:39:13 UTC (11:39:13 a.m. EST, local time at the launch site).
Challenger disaster | Summary, Date, Cause, & Facts | Britannica
Challenger disaster, explosion of the U.S. space shuttle orbiter Challenger, shortly after its launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on January 28, 1986, which claimed the lives of seven astronauts, including Christa McAuliffe, who had won a national screening to become the first teacher in space.
Challenger STS-51L Accident - NASA
On January 28, 1986, NASA and the American people were rocked as tragedy unfolded 73 seconds into the flight of Space Shuttle Challenger’s STS-51L mission. Presented below are documents and resources about the accident and its aftermath.
Challenger Explosion - Date, Astronauts & Shuttle - HISTORY
Seventy three seconds after take off the Space Shuttle Challenger encounters unexpected disaster. Find out more in this clip from Season 1, "Challenger Disaster."
35 Years Ago: Remembering Challenger and Her Crew - NASA
The crew boarded Challenger for their first launch attempt, but managers scrubbed the launch, first due to a mechanical issue, and once it was resolved, winds at KSC violated launch constraints.
5 Things You May Not Know About the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster
The space shuttle Challenger blew apart some 73 seconds after liftoff from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on January 28, 1986, killing all seven astronauts on board. 1. The Challenger didn’t actually...
Challenger: Shuttle Disaster That Changed NASA - Space
The space shuttle Challenger — during its 10th launch – on Jan. 28, 1986, exploded 73 seconds after liftoff, killing all seven crewmembers and changing NASA's space program forever. Challenger...
What Caused the Challenger Disaster? - HISTORY
Seven lives were lost as communications failed in the face of public pressure to proceed with the launch despite dangerously cold conditions. What caused the catastrophic failure of the Space...
Purdue prof speaks about NASA Challenger involvement | Campus ...
Disaster ensued, and Freed said he could not comprehend what he saw. Professor Andrew Freed shows photos from the Challenger disaster. Aditi Kapadia | Staff Reporter
1986: The Challenger Explosion | American Physical Society
But a mere 73 seconds into the flight, Challenger made a different kind of history. As millions of Americans watched, it burst into flames, killing all seven crew members, making it the worst space disaster ever.
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