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NASA, families of fallen astronauts mark 40th anniversary of Challenger disaster

Families of the astronauts lost in the space shuttle Challenger accident gathered back at the launch site Thursday to mark that tragic day 40 years ago.

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Alabama's role in NASA’s space shuttle Challenger accident, on its 40th anniversary

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Shuttle Challenger remembered at 40th anniversary of NASA disaster

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'Shuttle kids' from Colorado recall impact of Challenger disaster 40 years later

In 1986, 12 Colorado students and teachers witnessed the tragic Challenger explosion firsthand, leaving a lasting impact on their lives.

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40 years later: Remembering the Challenger disaster

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Challenger disaster at 40: How a shuttle explosion changed NASA forever

Christa McAuliffe remembered 40 years after space shuttle Challenger exploded

New Hampshire school teacher Christa McAuliffe died on January 28, 1986 when the space shuttle Challenger exploded.

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40 years after the Challenger disaster: Lessons from a tragedy that still resonate today

Wednesday marked 40 years since the space shuttle Challenger accident that killed seven crew members. The mission was not just to launch satellites but to launch the first teacher in space.

NASA and families of fallen astronauts mark 40th anniversary of space shuttle Challenger accident

Families of the astronauts lost in the space shuttle Challenger accident are marking that tragic day 40 years ago