On This Day January 28 1986 - Space Shuttle Challenger Exploded After Takeoff Killing All Seven Astronauts

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On This Day January 28 1986 - Space Shuttle Challenger Exploded After Takeoff Killing All Seven Astronauts.

On this day January 28 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded shortly after liftoff, killing all seven astronauts on board. The disaster unfolded live on television, shocking viewers across the world and bringing the U.S. space program to an abrupt halt.

The tragedy marked one of the most sobering moments of the decade, deeply affecting public confidence and forever changing how space exploration was viewed. In the aftermath, the incident led to major investigations reforms and a...
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