On January 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger exploded shortly after lift off, killing the seven crew members on board.

TV viewers witnessed a tragedy in the skies above Florida. America lost is favorite astronaut-teacher Christa McAuliffe.

For millions, it was an event that would be seared into their memories for the rest of their lives – on par with the Kennedy ...

A person on X posted a picture last Tuesday. The picture was one of the pieces of the Space Shuttle Challenger recovered after its explosion on Jan. 28, 1986. The picture, posted by someone with the ...

On January 28, 2025, we reflect on significant events that have shaped our world over the years. One of the most impactful ...

The Challenger disaster, which occurred on January 28, 1986, remains one of the most heartbreaking events in space ...

Kirk Whalum was stunned to receive a call from Cheryl McNair, the widow of astronaut Ron McNair who was killed in the ...

Looking back at the weather 39 years ago and how it impacted the Challenger launch, leading to one of the most tragic losses ...

Today is the 39th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger’s explosion upon takeoff, on January 28, 1986. We lost seven astronauts that day — the first time we had ever lost any in-flight ...

Beloved Concord teacher Christa McAuliffe, the first civilian teacher ever chosen for a space mission, was one of seven crew members killed in the disaster.