Nearly four decades have passed since the nation watched the space shuttle Challenger tragedy unfold on January 28, 1986. While the loss of the STS-51L crew was a dark moment in history, their ...
On this day in 1986, we lost the Space Shuttle Challenger and its beloved crew. Today, and every day, we remember Commander Francis R. “Dick” Scobee, Pilot Michael J. Smith, Mission Specialists Judith ...
Challenger 40th Anniversary featuring Octave of Light by Multiverse Concert Series January 31, 2026 Commemoration & Concert | 3:00PM & 5:30PM.
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