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NASA's space shuttle Challenger completed 10 missions before it broke apart during a launch in 1986, killing seven astronauts.
On January 28, 1986, the Challenger space shuttle tragically disintegrated just 73 seconds after launch, marking one of the most devastating moments in NASA's history. This article delves into the factors leading up to this disaster,
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TODAY marks four decades since the Challenger space shuttle exploded just 73 seconds into its flight. Millions watched the disaster unfold live, as the tragedy was broadcast in schools and on TV
The 40th anniversary of the Challenger disaster cast a shadow over NASA's annual Day of Remembrance event inside the Space Shuttle Atlantis building.