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The space shuttle Challenger lifted off on January 28, 1986 at 11:38:00 a.m. EST. Seventy three seconds into the mission

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The US space shuttle Challenger exploded on January 28, 1986.


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The US space shuttle Challenger exploded shortly after takeoff on January 28, 1986. The tragic event occurred 73 seconds into the Challenger's flight, resulting in the loss of all seven crew members.


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What is the name of the US space shuttle that was destroyed by accident 73 seconds after take off from the Kennedy Space Center on January 28 1986?

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