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Who was the first American to die in space?

As of March 2010, no Americans have died in space. Space is defined as 62 miles above sea level. Several astronauts have died in spaceflight-related disasters. In 1967, the 3-man crew of Apollo 1 died during a fire on the launchpad. In 1986, the 7-member crew of the Space Shuttle Challenger died during launch. Challenger was still far from reaching space. In 2003, the 7-member crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia died during re-entry. By the time the vehicle broke apart, the crew was below the 62 mile mark.


How did the crew of the space shuttle Challenger die?

Most indications point to death by the violent impact caused by the crash of the crew compartment into the ocean at around 200g's. More than likely, as well as mercifully, they were unconscious at the time due to the disconnection of their life-support equipment. However it occurred, it was a total tragedy with all seven brave astronauts killed.


Did 12 astronauts die when the challenger crashed?

Yes, all seven astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger died when it exploded shortly after launch on January 28, 1986.


Did Sally Ride die in any of the space shuttle explosions?

No, Sally Ride did not die in any of the space shuttle explosions. She was the first American woman in space and was part of the Challenger mission that tragically ended in an explosion, but she did not perish in the accident.


What date did Sally Ride die in space explosion?

Sally Ride was not on the crew of the shuttle that exploded. Two women, Christa McCauliffe and Ms Resnik (sp) were. Check keywords Challenger explosion for more information.

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When did the crew of Space Shuttle Columbia die?

they did not die i was fake


How did Sharon Christa Mcauliffe's space shuttle blow up?

See: how did the astronauts die in the Challenger disaster.


Who was the first American to die in space?

As of March 2010, no Americans have died in space. Space is defined as 62 miles above sea level. Several astronauts have died in spaceflight-related disasters. In 1967, the 3-man crew of Apollo 1 died during a fire on the launchpad. In 1986, the 7-member crew of the Space Shuttle Challenger died during launch. Challenger was still far from reaching space. In 2003, the 7-member crew of the Space Shuttle Columbia died during re-entry. By the time the vehicle broke apart, the crew was below the 62 mile mark.


How did the crew of the space shuttle Challenger die?

Most indications point to death by the violent impact caused by the crash of the crew compartment into the ocean at around 200g's. More than likely, as well as mercifully, they were unconscious at the time due to the disconnection of their life-support equipment. However it occurred, it was a total tragedy with all seven brave astronauts killed.


Did 12 astronauts die when the challenger crashed?

Yes, all seven astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger died when it exploded shortly after launch on January 28, 1986.


Did Sally Ride die in any of the space shuttle explosions?

No, Sally Ride did not die in any of the space shuttle explosions. She was the first American woman in space and was part of the Challenger mission that tragically ended in an explosion, but she did not perish in the accident.


What date did Sally Ride die in space explosion?

Sally Ride was not on the crew of the shuttle that exploded. Two women, Christa McCauliffe and Ms Resnik (sp) were. Check keywords Challenger explosion for more information.


Did any astronauts die in the Challenger disaster?

Challenger CrewYes, all seven Challenger crew members were killed when the space shuttle exploded 73 seconds after launch on January 28, 1986. Challenger Crew:Michael J. SmithDick ScobeeRonald McNairllison OnizukaGregory JarvisJudith ResnikChrista McAuliffe (She was chose from more than 11,000 applicants to be the first teacher in space)Some evidence points to 3 of the crew didn't die instantly in the explosion, there helmets had been recovered which indicated that oxygen supply to the helmets had been switched on after the explosion, indicating they were alive, until impacting into the sea at 3,400 miles per hour, which killed them.


When did Ronald E. McNair die?

The NASA biography states Ronald Ervin McNair died on January 28, 1986 when the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded after launch from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida.


What was the purpose of space shuttle challenger?

manas marvan ka shok h salo ko. Marva die na sare. Ujadva die ghar. The prps was to kill them 7 prsn away from earth.


How space shuttle change space program?

The space shuttle program revolutionized the space program by providing a reusable spacecraft capable of carrying crew and cargo to space. It enabled the construction of the International Space Station and deployed satellites, telescopes, and other missions. The space shuttle also allowed for astronauts to conduct scientific research and experiments in space for extended durations.


Did astronauts of the Challenger die of suffocation?

Our beloved astronauts felt nothing as they were incinerated in less than a couple of seconds. The answer to your question is 'No'. Wrong! They were alive and probably fully aware until the crew capsule impacted the water. They died of injuries from that collision. Sorry to burst your bubble with nasty facts, but I read the report on the findings when it came out.