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Remembering the Challenger Seven: 27 Years On
Since the loss of STS-51L took place on this date in 1986 I thought I would reflect on the lives of the crew that was lost in that tragedy. These seven astronauts—including the specialties of pilot, aerospace engineers, and scientists—died … Continue reading
Posted in History, Space, Space Shuttle
Tagged aerospace research pilot, aviation, Challenger, challenger accident, Christa McAuliffe, edwards air force, Ellison S. Onizuka, Francis R. Scobee, Gregory B. Jarvis, History, Judith A. Resnik, Michael J. Smith, NASA, public perceptions, Ronald E. McNair, science, space shuttle, STS-51L, transportation, U.S. Civil Space
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