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…

1 year 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.

7 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…

13 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…

13 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