On Jan. 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after takeoff

This day in history. A day I will never forget.

CZz4M9cWkAAVVYAOn Jan. 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after takeoff, killing all seven onboard and forever changing the lives of those who witnessed it.

As their families gathered at the Kennedy Space Center on Thursday to mark the 30th anniversary of the disaster, Americans old enough to remember watching the Challenger’s fateful flight are sharing their memories online.

4 Comments (+add yours?)

  1. M.Winter
    Jan 28, 2016 @ 21:12:36

    What were you doing at that time?

    Reply

  2. Livonne
    Jan 28, 2016 @ 21:57:31

    it was certainly an horrendous moment. So very sad.

    Reply

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