Space Shuttle Challenger explodes after liftoff, killing all seven astronauts on board 30 years ago this hour (Jan 28 1986)

1980s, space exploration


Video: 'Space Shuttle Challenger Explosion LIVE TV'

(Tuesday, January 28, 1986, 11:39:13 a.m. EST/16:39:13 UTC) — Space Shuttle Challenger disintegrated 73 seconds after launch today, killing the crew of seven astronauts, including schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe.


Video: 'Space Shuttle Challenger Explosion (GRAPHIC)'


Video: 'Challenger disaster live coverage on ABC news' (click here to watch CNN coverage from 11 a.m. to noon EST; click here to watch CBS continuing post-explosion coverage)


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