Historical Resources
The Challenger STS-51L Accident
On January 28, 1986, NASA and the American people were rocked as tragedy unfolded 73 seconds into the flight of Space Shuttle Challenger’s STS-51L mission. Presented below are documents and resources about the accident and its aftermath.
The STS-51L Crew
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The Crew of the Space Shuttle Challenger STS-51L Mission
The Challenger shuttle crew, of seven astronauts—including the pilot, aerospace engineers, and scientists—died tragically in the explosion of their spacecraft during the…
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STS-51L
STS-51-L was the 25th mission of the NASA Space Shuttle program and the final flight of Space Shuttle Challenger.
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Documents and Resources
STS-51L
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