On January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after launch from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The disaster killed all seven crew members, including teacher Christa McAuliffe, the first civilian astronaut. A failure in an O-ring seal on a solid rocket booster, worsened by cold weather, caused the explosion. Watched live by millions, the tragedy shocked the world and halted NASA’s shuttle program for over two years. Investigations revealed design flaws and organizational

On Jan. 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff from Cape Canaveral, killing all seven crew members, including schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe. This is original Eyewitness News coverage from that day. What are your memories of that sad day in American history? | ABC7NY

January 28, 1986: Space shuttle Challenger explodes after liftoff | The National Desk - TND

The families of Shuttle Columbia’s crew watch as they launch into space. 🚀 THE SPACE SHUTTLE THAT FELL TO EARTH: 2003 - millions watch live as Columbia breaks up in the sky over Texas, killing all on board. NASA, loved ones and investigators share how an incredible journey ended in tragedy. #Space #Rocket #Moon #NASA #Documentary #Throwback | BBC Two