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

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

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

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

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

The space shuttle Challenger is destroyed shortly after lifting off, Tuesday, Jan. 28, 1986, at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The crew of seven, including NASA's first teacher in space ...

On this date, Jan. 28, 1986, space shuttle Challenger exploded just 73 seconds after liftoff from Kennedy Space Center, killing all seven crew members. Two O-rings in the right solid rocket ...

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

It was Jan. 28, 1986, and I was looking forward to an afternoon of writing and socializing at The Daily Northwestern. Located then in a sprawling office at Norris University Center, The Daily over ...

On the unusually frosty morning of Jan. 28, 1986, Floridians saw the familiar plume from the launch fork off in two directions and knew immediately that something was wrong. Moments later, NASA ...