Chilling footage of the Shuttle Challenger disaster

The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster occurred on January 28, 1986, when NASA's STS-51-L mission ended in tragedy just 73 seconds after liftoff. The shuttle broke apart due to the failure of an O-ring seal in its right solid rocket booster, caused by unusually cold weather on the morning of the launch. The faulty seal allowed hot gases to escape, leading to the destruction of the external fuel tank and the disintegration of the orbiter.

All seven crew members, including Christa McAuliffe, a teacher selected to be the first civilian in space, lost their lives. The disaster shocked the world and led to a temporary suspension of the Space Shuttle program. It prompted a thorough investigation, resulting in significant changes to NASA’s safety protocols and organizational structure.

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[QueenReina]

I will NEVER forget this. 7 years old watching on tv. I was home sick that day. The scream my mom let out i will never forget.

[bretaylor]

Hit different when you know all died and the whole classroom gasps wit shock. I will never forget that day😢

[yodacat]

I remember it very well after all these years, and it's still traumatic 😢

[Dee-vzew]

We were at school watching this and so excited. This tragedy stuck with us for life

[JodieHines]

Things can change in a second. Dont be uncomfortable to give a hug. Its important to reach out and touch somebody's hand.

[tedberitich]

I was a freshman in high school on January 28, 1986. I will never forget this Challenger Space Shuttle tragedy. RIP to all 7 crew members 🙏.

[jusnuts]

I was a senior in high school and our English teacher wheeled in a TV on a cart. She said "Forget the lesson plan! This is history. Watch!" God rest her soul.

[MarvinClay-ckzj]

I remember this as a 7 year old in tears.😢. Now as a 46 still in tears 😢.

[цурюкцукунфт]

Советским школьником видел эту трагедию по телевизору в программе время. Нам учительница сказала, что женщина астронавт НАСА должна была урок географии из космоса провести. Погибшие покорители космоса навсегда в наших сердцах и неважно какая это страна.

[MsReptile]

I was in my 5th grade science class watching this live, I will never forget how upset our teacher sounded and he kept saying….this is so terrible. Something just went terribly wrong.

[seventh]

I was 10 and remember this more vividly than anything else from that time. It still makes my eyes tear up and my stomach still hurts the same.

[charlenecantrell]

I'll never forget this. We watched this live in our classroom at school. I was in the 4th grade.

[danhaynes]

Absolute tragedy. They should never have gone ahead with the launch. RIP crew. 😢😢

[chrisferra]

I was home sick from school at the age of 16 and remember this like it yesterday. Extremely sad.
RIP...

[АнварАбыщев]

Мы помним их улыбчивых и смелых, Когда они к ракете выходили отрешённо.Как будто с каждым шагом отстраняясь от тягости земного бытия .. И так и быть! Их светлая надежда к познанью космоса в их лицах на века запечатлелась! И астронавтов этих продолжается полёт в нам незнакомом, высшем измереньи!❤

[Zerocool]

I was in grade school when this happened. The nun disliked me so much I wasn’t allowed in the same room as the rest of the kids to watch the shuttle launch. All I remember was hearing a full room of people gasp through the walls.

[chloebelle]

I remember all of my coworkers gathered in the conference room to watch. When the shuttle exploded everyone gasped and then for about a minute you could hear a pin drop. It’s burned into my memory. 😢

[arethawatson]

I was 14. Cried like I was 3. 😢😢😢😢😢 deep down i felt that would happen. When it did i was in Awe!😮 Never forget it😢😢😢😢😢😢. Never😢

[nycrudeboy]

I was 8 years old when this happened. I remember watching it on TV as it happened.

[kofegrl]

I will never forget this I was at work when it happened