Houston, Texas – Former NASA Director who led the agency during the tragic Challenger explosion, has passed away at the age of 102. His leadership during this challenging time in NASA’s history left a lasting impact on the organization and the space community as a whole. During his time as NASA Director, he faced one … Read more
San Antonio, Texas – On January 28, 1986, NASA experienced a tragic event when the Challenger shuttle exploded just 73 seconds after lifting off. This devastating incident marked a dark day in space exploration history. As the nation reflects on this somber anniversary, the memories of the crew and the impact of the disaster continue … Read more
Concord, New Hampshire – Nearly four decades ago, history was made when Sharon Christa McAuliffe, a social studies teacher at Concord High School in New Hampshire, became the first school teacher selected by NASA to join the “Teachers in Space” program. McAuliffe’s mission aboard NASA’s Space Shuttle Challenger was set to reignite interest in space … Read more
NAPLES, FLORIDA – On January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger tragically broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, claiming the lives of all seven crew members. The spacecraft disintegrated 46,000 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Cape Canaveral, Florida, at 11:39 a.m. On the 25th anniversary of this fateful day, the … Read more
BEAUFORT, N.C. – As the 38th anniversary of the tragic explosion of the space shuttle Challenger is marked this Sunday, students at Beaufort Elementary School have a special way to honor the memory of the shuttle’s pilot, Captain Michael J. Smith, a native of Beaufort. The school features a mini museum dedicated to him in … Read more
RALEIGH, NC – A teenager was fatally shot by a woman after attempting to steal her Dodge Challenger, authorities said. The incident took place on a Sunday evening in a residential area. The woman told police that the teenager had tried to rob her of her vehicle and had shot at her before she fired … Read more