Challenger Disaster Investigation

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The Challenger disaster happened 40 years ago. One astronaut was from NC

The tragic explosion of the Challenger space shuttle killed all 7 spacefarers on board. A pilot for the mission was from North Carolina.

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Challenger at 40: The disaster that changed NASA

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40 years after Challenger: How the deadly disaster changed space flight

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Challenger disaster remembered 40 years later as NASA prepares for new lunar mission

The 40th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster comes as NASA prepares for its next major step in human spaceflight.

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40 years later: Remembering the Challenger disaster

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Challenger disaster at 40: How a shuttle explosion changed NASA forever

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Challenger disaster: Lessons in safety and vigilance 40 years later

🚀 On This Day — 28 Jan In 1986, the Challenger shuttle tragically disintegrated shortly after launch, claiming the lives of seven astronauts. This disaster reshaped our views on spaceflight safety and exploration. #NITheCS #ScienceHistory #SpaceExploration pic.twitter.com/slHHwVrf3n

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Space shuttle Challenger remembered 40 years after explosion

Forty years ago, Americans were shocked when the space shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after it launched on a chilly day in Florida.

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40 years after the space shuttle Challenger disaster, spaceflight remains far from routine

Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff while carrying seven people, including "Teacher in Space" participant Christa McAuliffe. Nobody survived the launch on Jan. 28, 1986 from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, and the event left a permanent mark upon the agency, its contractors and the nation.

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Cothrum: The Challenger disaster is still incomprehensible after 40 years

The crew for the space shuttle Challenger flight 51-L leaves their quarters for the launch pad, Jan. 27, 1986, at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Front to back are Commander Francis Scobee, mission specialist Judith Resnik,

Challenger disaster marks 40th year, but its goal to inspire STEM education carries on

Forty years after the Challenger disaster, its legacy fuels STEM education, inspiring new generations. The milestone calls for reflection and renewed aspirations.