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When did the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster occur?
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The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster occurred on January 28, 1986. The Space Shuttle Challenger was a space shuttle operated by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The shuttle was destroyed during its launch on January 28, 1986. All seven crew members aboard the shuttle died. The disaster was caused by an explosion of the external fuel tank during launch, which led to the destruction of the shuttle.