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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 · The cabin where the crew members were, hit the water after a full 2 minutes and 45 seconds following the break apart, and all investigations indicate that all 7 of them were alive up until that point. What’s not clear, though, is if they were all conscious.
Sep 16, 2020 · Not now, 34 years after the disaster, horrifying evidence has emerged that shows those on board Challenger were not immediately killed and may have survived for several seconds.
Mar 10, 1986 · 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 Sunday.
Jan 28, 2021 · It's been more than 38 years since the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded shortly after liftoff. Here are 38 images to remember the Challenger disaster.
Jan 24, 2011 · The first sign of trouble. A launch-pad camera captures a close-up view of the shuttle Challenger's liftoff on Jan. 28, 1986. From this camera position, a cloud of gray-brown smoke can be seen...
Jan 28, 2011 · Twenty five years ago the Challenger space shuttle broke apart over a minute after its launch, killing all seven on board. It was both a tragedy and profoundly shocking event.