Remember Challenger

Twenty two years ago, one of the most tragical aeronautical accidents in the history of mankind took place. After only 73 seconds into flight, the space shuttle Challenger suffered a catastrophic malfunction, leading to the disintegration of the vehicle and the death of its crew of ... [ read more >> ]

Disintegration of space shuttle Challenger

Image taken about 3 seconds into the liftoff, showing smoke escaping through the gap left behind by the O-ring in the right Solid Rocket Booster

58 seconds into the liftoff, surface cameras observe flame plumes in the same location

Image comment: 58 seconds into the liftoff, surface cameras observe flame plumes in the same location
Image credits: NASA

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58 seconds into the liftoff, surface cameras observe flame plumes in the same location