Wednesday marks a somber anniversary in American history. 40 years ago, seven astronauts were killed when Space Shuttle Challenger exploded during liftoff.
Seven American spacefarers were killed in a tragic event 40 years ago today that has become widely known as the Challenger disaster.
A catastrophic failure occurred 73 seconds after liftoff as the shuttle emerged from “Max-Q,” the period of highest mechanical stress in the lower atmosphere. The vehicle broke apart in flight and ...
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA marked the 20th anniversary of the space shuttle Columbia tragedy Thursday with somber ceremonies and remembrances during its annual tribute to fallen astronauts. More ...
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NASA and families of fallen astronauts mark 40th anniversary of space shuttle Challenger accident
Families of the astronauts lost in the space shuttle Challenger accident are marking that tragic day 40 years ago ...
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The Columbia Disaster Was Worse Than You Thought
On February 1, 2003, tragedy struck the space shuttle Columbia, as earlier damage to the craft's left wing caused the shuttle to be destroyed upon reentry, killing all seven astronauts on board.
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