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Challenger Destroyed 73 seconds into Launch
The NASA space shuttle Challenger, carrying 7 astronauts on orbital mission STS-51-L, exploded during the launch, killing all on board including the first "teacher in space" Christa McAuliffe. The other six killed were pilot Michael J. Smith, mission commander Dick Scobee, and specialists Ronald McNair, Ellison Onizuka, Gregory Jarvis, and Judith Resnik.
The external fuel tank, containing tons of liquid hydrogen and oxygen, was ruptured by a flare of hot gas from one of the two solid-propellant booster rockets, causing a breakup that destroyed the vehicle. The shuttle crew compartment and the two SRB boosters (both remotely destructed) all fell into the ocean. The bodies of the astronauts were not recovered until March 9th.
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What tragedy happened in space exploration in 1986?
The explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger during take off.
What happened on 28 January 1986?
The space shuttle Challenger blew up during first phase of mission. The tragedy killed civilian and NASA astronauts. The world watched in awe and sadness.
Which space shuttle was involved in a disaster on January 28 1986?
Space shuttle Challenger was destroyed on January 28 1986, resulting in the death of the crew of seven.
What space shuttle exploded in 1986?
The Space Shuttle Challenger exploded on January 28, 1986, shortly after launch. It was a devastating accident that resulted in the loss of all seven crew members on board.
When did the space shuttle challenger blew up?
January 28, 1986
What tragedy happened in space exploration in 1986?
The explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger during take off.
What day of the week was the challenger accident?
The Challenger Accident occured on Tuesday, January 28th, 1986.
What happened on 28 January 1986?
The space shuttle Challenger blew up during first phase of mission. The tragedy killed civilian and NASA astronauts. The world watched in awe and sadness.
Which space shuttle was involved in a disaster on January 28 1986?
Space shuttle Challenger was destroyed on January 28 1986, resulting in the death of the crew of seven.
What happend on January 28?
January 28, 1986 → Space shuttle challenger disaster
When did the space shuttle challenger go down?
January 1986
When was the space shuttle Challenger destroyed?
January 28, 1986.
Was the Challenger was the first space shuttle?
January 28, 1986
What two space shuttles caused personal tragedy and a significant setback to the American space program?
The Challenger in 1986 and The Columbia in 2003. this is correct you know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What space shuttle exploded in 1986?
The Space Shuttle Challenger exploded on January 28, 1986, shortly after launch. It was a devastating accident that resulted in the loss of all seven crew members on board.
When was the Space Shuttle Challenger first launched?
January 28, 1986
What is the date of the space shuttle Challenger disaster?
January 28, 1986
