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The Space Shuttle, ‘Challenger’ Explodes

January 28, 1986

11:40 AM

73 seconds after launch, the Challenger explodes.

Millions worldwide watch it happen live on television.

The Space Shuttle Challenger exploding, two gentlemen in mission control watch in horror.

Photos from (link will open in a new window) Nasa History website

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