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

O-ring erosion on Discovery would have disastrous effects a year later It has been 40 years since NASA launched the first ...

It's been 39 years since the Challenger space shuttle, carrying seven people, took off from Florida's Kennedy Space Center, ...

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

In 1971, Utah lawmakers passed a proposal to create a “Space Port Committee.” The group of business, political leaders, scientists and engineers was to make the state’s best argument for becoming the ...

On January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded after it was launched from Kennedy Space Center in Florida in just 73 seconds which claimed the lives of seven astronauts.

Today marks 39 years since the tragic Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, honoring the brave pioneers who lost their lives in space.

NASA has verified that the piece was part of the shuttle that broke apart shortly after lift-off on January 28, 1986. “While it has been nearly 37 years since seven daring and brave explorers lost ...

“The Shuttle lift system has been developed based on the strength and stability calculations of our RS Tower 52-S,” a company spokesperson told pv magazine. “The special end-frame enables ...