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The bodies of the Challenger astronauts were initially recovered from the ocean and transported to the Kennedy Space Center. Following identification and autopsies, they were returned to their families for private burials. Most of the astronauts were interred in various cemeteries across the United States, with notable locations including Arlington National Cemetery and private family plots.
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How many astronauts were killed by the Challenger Explosion?
Seven. The max crew is eight.
What happened to the shuttle Challenger?
The Challenger space shuttle exploded 73 seconds after launch on January 28, 1986, killing the seven brave astronauts on board.It was caused by a bad O-ring.
Were the bodies of the Columbia's astronauts recovered?
In the ocean off of Cape Canaveral.
Do dead bodies get eaten when buried?
no idea... hope not
How many crew members of the challenger were foundwere found?
Sadly none of the astronauts in the Challenger at the time of explosion lived. The last thing that was heard from the shuttle was commander Dick Scobee saying "Roger. Go for throttle up."
Where were the bodies of the Challenger astronauts found?
They were found in the crew cabin on the Atlantic Ocean floor off the coast of Florida.
Were all the bodies of the challenger astronauts intact?
No, the bodies of the Challenger astronauts were not intact when recovered. The crew members perished when the Space Shuttle Challenger disintegrated 73 seconds after liftoff on January 28, 1986. Investigations revealed that the crew cabin remained mostly intact during the explosion, but the bodies were subjected to extreme forces and conditions, resulting in significant damage. The recovery efforts focused on retrieving the remains and personal effects, which were ultimately returned to their families.
Did the bodies of the challenger spaceshuttle recovered?
All of the bodies were recovered, but it was never determined how the astronauts died. It is assumed they died due to the impact with the ocean, and not the explosion itself.
How many astronauts died on challenger?
Seven astronauts died in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster on January 28, 1986.
Where were the bodies buried at or stored?
there were no bodies buried or stored
How many astronauts flew on the challenger missions?
7 astronaut did
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.
Where are the challenger crew buried?
The crew of the Space Shuttle Challenger are buried at various locations. Some are buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, while others are buried in private cemeteries according to their families' wishes.
How many astronauts were in the space shuttle Challenger disaster?
There were seven astronauts onboard the space shuttle Challenger when it tragically exploded shortly after its launch on January 28, 1986.
How long did Challenger astronauts survive?
The Challenger astronauts survived for approximately 2 minutes and 45 seconds after the shuttle broke apart in mid-air on January 28, 1986. The crew did not survive the impact with the ocean.
How many astronauts were killed by the Challenger Explosion?
Seven. The max crew is eight.
Who were the astronauts who died on the challenger?
The astronauts who died in the Challenger disaster on January 28, 1986, were Francis R. Scobee, Michael J. Smith, Ronald McNair, Ellison Onizuka, Judith Resnik, Gregory Jarvis, and Christa McAuliffe.
