Challenger Explosion Article
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. – Thirty-five years ago, the space shuttle Challenger exploded just over a minute after liftoff, killing all seven crewmembers, including New Hampshire schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe.
NASA leaders, retired launch directors, families of fallen astronauts and space fans marked the 35th anniversary on Thursday, vowing never to forget the seven who died during liftoff.
The Challenger explosion on Jan. 28, 1986, happening just 73 seconds after liftoff due to an O-ring seal failure, was the first fatal accident for NASA since 1967.
The millions who watched the liftoff were inspired by McAuliffe, 37, who was the first American civilian to board a space shuttle. She was chosen from a pool of 11,000 teachers to board the Challenger mission as part of a NASA program called the "Teacher in Space Project."
President Ronald Reagan announced the program in 1984 and hoped for teachers to serve as payload specialists aboard the shuttles, later returning to their classrooms to share their experiences with students.
Though McAuliffe was not able to bring back lessons from space, she still had an impact on students.
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I recall this very well. It was so very sad after all that was anticipated just literally exploded.
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. – Thirty-five years ago, the space shuttle Challenger exploded just over a minute after liftoff, killing all seven crewmembers, including New Hampshire schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe.
NASA leaders, retired launch directors, families of fallen astronauts and space fans marked the 35th anniversary on Thursday, vowing never to forget the seven who died during liftoff.
The Challenger explosion on Jan. 28, 1986, happening just 73 seconds after liftoff due to an O-ring seal failure, was the first fatal accident for NASA since 1967.
The millions who watched the liftoff were inspired by McAuliffe, 37, who was the first American civilian to board a space shuttle. She was chosen from a pool of 11,000 teachers to board the Challenger mission as part of a NASA program called the "Teacher in Space Project."
President Ronald Reagan announced the program in 1984 and hoped for teachers to serve as payload specialists aboard the shuttles, later returning to their classrooms to share their experiences with students.
Though McAuliffe was not able to bring back lessons from space, she still had an impact on students.
Full Article at Top of Page
I recall this very well. It was so very sad after all that was anticipated just literally exploded.
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