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Nov 5, 2021 · The Challenger crew hit the surface of the ocean at an enormous speed of 207 MPH, resulting in a lethal force that likely tore them out of their seats and smashed their bodies straight into the cabin's collapsed walls.
- Natasha Ishak
Sep 15, 2020 · Although the fuel tank collapsed early, the Challenger shuttle in itself momentarily remained intact and continued its upward path. It was only when it hit the peak altitude of 65,000 feet did it completely crumble and arch back down towards the Atlantic Ocean.
Jan 24, 2011 · Trace the saga of the 1986 Challenger space shuttle explosion, from celebration to horror to remembrance.
Mar 10, 1986 · MIAMI — The crew compartment of the space shuttle Challenger, with the remains of astronauts aboard, has been found 100 feet beneath the sea off the coast of Florida, NASA officials announced...
Apr 20, 1986 · The National Aeronautics and Space Administration said today that it had recovered remains of each of the seven Challenger astronauts and had finished its operations to retrieve the wreckage of...
Mar 10, 1986 · CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Pathologists today examined crew remains recovered from Challenger’s shattered cabin, sources reported, while the ocean search continued for more body parts and debris...
Jan 28, 2021 · Displays include personal belongings from each of the crew members and recovered pieces from both Challenger and Columbia. Also at the KSC Visitor Complex, the names of the seven astronauts lost in the Challenger accident are engraved on the Space Mirror Memorial.
