For millions, it was an event that would be seared into their memories for the rest of their lives – on par with the Kennedy ...
The seven astronauts were killed when the shuttle broke apart on Jan. 28, 1986. (NASA) KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. – On a cold Jan. 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger lifted off from a ...
WASHINGTON — It's been 39 years since the Challenger space shuttle explosion, one of NASA's most devastating tragedies. NASA's Challenger shuttle exploded 73 seconds after lifting off on Jan.