On January 28, 1986, 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 …

Apr 24, 2025 · 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 …

Nov 25, 2025 · Challenger disaster, explosion of the U.S. space shuttle orbiter Challenger, shortly after its launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on January 28, 1986, which claimed the lives of …

Feb 15, 2010 · The NASA space shuttle Challenger exploded on January 28, 1986, just 73 seconds after liftoff, bringing a devastating end to the spacecraft’s 10th mission.

On Saturday, February 1, 2003, Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated as it re-entered the atmosphere over Texas and Louisiana, killing all seven astronauts on board. It was the second …

As millions of Americans watched, it burst into flames, killing all seven crew members, making it the worst space disaster ever.

Jan 25, 2023 · The Columbia disaster occurred on Feb. 1, 2003 when the space shuttle broke apart, killing its entire crew. An investigation led to changes in NASA procedures.

May 1, 2025 · Tragically, the Challenger and her crew were lost in an explosion 73 seconds after liftoff. After a lengthy investigation, the cause was determined to be an o-ring failure in the right …

Jan 28, 2025 · Seven lives disappeared in the brilliant blue sky over Florida. It was the first time American astronauts were killed in flight, spanning 56 manned missions that began in 1961.

Dec 8, 2025 · Columbia disaster, breakup of the U.S. space shuttle orbiter Columbia on February 1, 2003. The disaster claimed the lives of all seven astronauts on board just minutes before it …