On the 33rd anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, we remember the 7 crew members killed. We take a look back at Peter Jennings' reporting on the explosion on January 28, 1986. | Good Morning America

The NASA space shuttle Challenger exploded 40 years ago, on January 28, 1986, just 73 seconds after liftoff. The disaster claimed the lives of all seven astronauts aboard, including Christa McAuliffe, a teacher from New Hampshire who would have been the first civilian in space. “The crew of the space shuttle Challenger honored us by the manner in which they lived their lives,” President Regan said in an address to the nation that night. “We will never forget them, nor the last time we saw them,

Where were you when you heard the space shuttle Challenger had exploded? The disaster, 40 years ago today, was a defining moment of the ‘80s. What do you remember about that day? Here’s a look back at what aired that night at our station in Tampa. | FOX 35 Orlando

What Happened to the Bodies of the Challenger Disaster Crew…

The Challenger space shuttle took off on Jan. 28, 1986. Seventy-three seconds later, the mission ended in an explosion and a disaster. But, even through the tragedy, the lives and legacy of the crew have endured, especially that of Christa McAuliffe, who even all these years later, is still changing lives. https://www.wmur.com/article/space-shuttle-challenger-disaster-anniversary-2026/70145107 #christamcauliffe #nh #newhampshire #nasa #spaceshuttlechallenger #spaceshuttle #challenger | WMUR-TV