40 years after the Challenger disaster, a key part of the mission continues

NASA’s 1986 Challenger mission was intended to inspire students to consider a future in space. The crew’s family is continuing their legacy.

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

It’s been 40 years since the Challenger space shuttle exploded

(CNN) - Wednesday marks the 40th anniversary of the Challenger space shuttle explosion. It was a moment of collective grief on Jan. 28, 1986, when the space shuttle exploded during a live broadcast.
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‘It’s part of his story’: Daughter remembers astronaut dad 40 years after Challenger explosion

It was Jan. 28, 1986 when seven crew members loaded onto the Challenger space shuttle on Florida's Space Coast, with plans to head to space. Instead, the shuttle exploded minutes after launching – killing all seven people on board: Christa McAuliffe,

Journalist and teacher recall watching Challenger disaster, 40 years later

For many in New Hampshire, the memory of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster is still vivid, those who were in Florida for the launch say they will never forget it.

Remembering ‘Challenger’ space shuttle explosion 40 years later

40 years ago today, millions watched in horror as NASA’s Space Shuttle Challenger exploded in mid-air. All seven crew members on board were killed—including a teacher who was about to become the first educator in space.

40 years after Challenger: Lingering guilt and lessons learned

Forty years after the Challenger disaster, NPR explores the engineers' last-minute efforts to stop the launch, their decades of guilt and the vital lessons that remain critical for NASA today.

The ascent of Christa McAuliffe: Hubris and deception in the Challenger Shuttle disaster

In the Challenger shuttle tragedy 40 years ago this week, two technologies – aerospace and television – flexed their muscles and revealed their tragic flaws.