Space Shuttle Challenger (OV-099) was a Space Shuttle orbiter manufactured by Rockwell International and operated by NASA. Named after the commanding ship of a nineteenth …

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 …

Mar 17, 2025 · The Challenger disaster was the explosion of the U.S. space shuttle shortly after its launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on January 28, 1986. All seven astronauts on board …

Jun 18, 2024 · 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 …

Jan 25, 2018 · What caused the catastrophic failure of the Space Shuttle Challenger on that cold Florida morning of January 28, 1986? From a technical perspective, experts cite lower-than …

Jan 28, 2021 · The next flight, designated STS-51L, marked the 25th in the program and the 10th for space shuttle Challenger. During the six-day mission, the seven-member crew was to …

Apr 9, 2025 · Why doomed space shuttle exploded 73 seconds into flight as Challenger crew’s chilling final words revealed The cause behind the most tragic space accident of all time has …

Sep 14, 2020 · Seven space explorers, including teacher Christa McAuliffe, lost their lives in the 1986 space shuttle tragedy.

4 days ago · Professor Andrew Freed discusses his experiences with the NASA Challenger's launch, explaining the crucial role of the O-rings in the shuttle’s rocket boosters and how their …

Challenger, NASA's pride and joy, in an historic flight: its crew included high school teacher Christa McAuliffe, the first non-astronaut citizen to be launched into space. But a mere 73 …