The country ‘watched in despair’ as Challenger space shuttle exploded 40 years ago

The Space Shuttle Challenger exploded 40 years ago, on Jan. 28, 1986. The disaster was watched live on CNN across the globe and in person by family and friends of the crew and schoolchildren. A ...
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Shuttle blasts off with former teacher aboard

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Space shuttle Endeavour blasted in orbit Wednesday carrying teacher-astronaut Barbara Morgan, who after more than two decades is finally carrying out the dream of Christa ...
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Space Shuttle war of words takes off as senator blasts 'woke Smithsonian'

Exclusive The war of words over the possible relocation of Space Shuttle Discovery has ratcheted up, with the office of Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) telling The Register that the orbiter belongs in ...
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Space Shuttle Discovery Blasts Off On Final Flight

A last-minute technical glitch added to the drama Thursday moments before Discovery’s six astronauts lifted off from Cape Canaveral on the shuttle's final voyage. The 11-day mission will deliver ...
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Shuttle blasts off — with dream of Christa McAuliffe

Even after two space shuttle disasters, she never swayed in her dedication to NASA and the agency's on-and-off quest to send a schoolteacher into space. She rocketed away in the center seat of the ...