25 Years After Disaster, Keeping the Challenger Spirit Alive


On the morning of Jan. 28, 1986, there was a collective gasp as Americans watched the space shuttle Challenger break apart just 73 seconds after it lifted off from Florida on what was supposed to be a mission of discovery and education.

All seven astronauts died, including Christa McAuliffe, the first teacher chosen to go into space.

via 25 Years After Disaster, Keeping the Challenger Spirit Alive.