The space shuttle Challenger lifted off on January 28, 1986 at 11:38:00 a.m. EST. Seventy three seconds into the mission
The US space shuttle Challenger exploded on January 28, 1986.
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.
Christa McAuliffe, although not for very long as the space shuttle challenger exploded 73 seconds after takeoff.
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The space shuttle Challenger broke apart upon launch caused by a failed O-ring.
Challenger broke up 73 seconds after launch at 48,000 feet.Columbia broke up at 230,200 feet, just shy of 9 minutes after EI (Entry Interface-the point when the shuttle entered the discernible atmosphere--400,000 feet).The Earth's atmosphere extends 600 km (1,968,503.9370079 feet). So, no US shuttle has ever exploded in space.
The US Mint did not issue a space shuttle commemorative in 1988.
The US space program resumed Space Shuttle missions on September 29, 1988 with the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-26). This mission marked the return to flight following the Challenger tragedy on January 28, 1986.
The US manned space program was temporarily suspended in 1986 following the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, where the Challenger shuttle broke apart 73 seconds after liftoff, resulting in the tragic loss of all seven crew members. The suspension was in place to investigate the causes of the accident and ensure the safety of future missions.
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Space Shuttle Columbia