Seven crew members died aboard the space shuttle Challenger in 1986 after the spacecraft exploded 73 seconds into the flight because of a leak that ignited a fuel tank. But a recurring conspiracy ...
WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the nation approaches the 40th anniversary of the loss of the Challenger STS-51L crew on January 28, 1986, Challenger Center announces the launch of its ...
Nearly four decades have passed since the nation watched the space shuttle Challenger tragedy unfold on January 28, 1986. While the loss of the STS-51L crew was a dark moment in history, their ...
The seven-member crew of Space Shuttle Challenger was lost when the orbiter suffered an in-flight breakup during launch Jan. 28, 1986, 18 years ago today.
The Challenger Center is preparing to honor that 40-year milestone with a yearlong celebration focused on the future of science and exploration. The organization and its network of more than 30 ...