Space Shuttle Challenger disaster - Wikipedia
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 …
Challenger disaster | Summary, Date, Cause, & Facts | Britannica
Jan 2, 2026 · 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 …
Challenger STS-51L Accident - NASA
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 …
Spaceflight Now | The Challenger Accident | Timeline
A detailed timeline of the events surrounding the Challenger accident, providing insights into one of the most tragic incidents in space exploration history.
The Challenger Tragedy - Spaceline
Space Shuttle Challenger began Mission STS-51L with a launch from Kennedy Space Center Launch Pad 39B at 11:38:00 a.m. EST on January 28, 1986. Challenger exploded 73 seconds …
Challenger Explosion - Date, Astronauts & Shuttle - HISTORY
Feb 15, 2010 · On February 1, 2003, a second shuttle disaster rocked the United States when the space shuttle Columbia disintegrated upon reentry, killing all seven people aboard.
Space Shuttle Challenger disaster - Wikiwand
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...
The loss of Challenger and crew in 1986: History & Major Facts
May 22, 2024 · At 11:38 a.m. EST, Challenger lifted off from Launch Complex 39B. Just 73 seconds after launch, the shuttle disintegrated, leading to the deaths of all seven crew …
The Challenger Disaster: NASA’s Darkest Day - Compact Histories
What was the Challenger disaster? The Challenger disaster occurred on 28 January 1986 when NASA’s Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart shortly after launch, killing all seven crew …
Challenger disaster: Remembering the tragic space shuttle ... - MSN
Just 73 seconds after launch, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded, leading to the loss of seven astronauts, including Christa McAuliffe, the first teacher in space.