On Saturday, February 1, 2003, Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated as it re-entered the atmosphere over Texas and Louisiana, killing all seven astronauts on board. It was the second …

The space shuttle Challenger disaster that occurred on January 28, 1986, marked one of the most devastating days in the history of space exploration.

The official investigative reports, cited below, describe the shuttle, normal operations, and each disaster. Shuttle development presented many design problems.

Jan 25, 2023 · The Columbia disaster occurred on Feb. 1, 2003 when the space shuttle broke apart, killing its entire crew. An investigation led to changes in NASA procedures.

Feb 15, 2010 · The space shuttle Columbia broke apart on February 1, 2003, while re-entering the Earth’s atmosphere, killing all seven crew members. The disaster occurred over Texas, and …

Apr 24, 2025 · On January 28, 1986, NASA and the American people were rocked as tragedy unfolded 73 seconds into the flight of Space Shuttle Challenger’s STS-51L mission. Presented …

Jan 28, 2025 · Seven lives disappeared in the brilliant blue sky over Florida. It was the first time American astronauts were killed in flight, spanning 56 manned missions that began in 1961.

Jan 28, 2025 · Seventy-three seconds into the launch, the shuttle broke apart, killing the seven crewmembers on board: Commander Dick Scobee, pilot Michael J. Smith, mission specialists …

Space Shuttle Challenger breaks up during its 1986 launch resulting in the death of all seven crew members. This article lists verifiable spaceflight-related accidents and incidents resulting in …

Nov 25, 2025 · Challenger disaster, explosion of the U.S. space shuttle orbiter Challenger, shortly after its launch from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on January 28, 1986. The disaster claimed the …