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Remembering the Challenger Disaster. On January 28, 1986, the tenth mission of the space shuttle Challenger ended in tragic disaster. We remember the seven astronauts who lost their lives that day, including Christa McAuliffe, who was chosen by NASA to pioneer its Teacher in Space program.
In its nearly 30-year history, the space shuttle program has seen exhilarating highs and devastating lows. The fleet has taken astronauts on dozens of successful missionsÂ­, resulting in immeasurable scientific gains. But this success has had a serious cost.In 1986, the Challenger exploded during launch.he fleet has taken astronauts on dozens of successful missionsÂ­, resulting in immeasurable scientific gains. But this success has had a serious cost. In 1986, the Challenger exploded during launch.