For centuries, explorers have journeyed to the far reaches of the human world. Centuries ago, explorers sailed upon the ocean and discovered lands unknown to them. New generations of pioneers charted ...
HOUSTON (CNN) — NASA’s Space Shuttle Challenger lifted off 40 years ago with an unusual crew. In addition to six astronauts, the mission took flight with a teacher on board. Christa McAuliffe, the ...
Forty years ago, the NASA space shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff, killing all seven crew members. Among the seven crew members were five NASA astronauts, as well as a payload ...
The Challenger disaster's enduring legacy is the educational mission that arose from the tragedy. Challenger Learning Centers were created to honor the crew by inspiring young people in science and ...
A new educational program using simulated space exploration was announced today to commemorate the Space Shuttle Challenger Mission STS 51-L that ended tragically on January 28, 1986. The program, ...
As NASA’s Artemis II mission prepares to lift off on a journey around the moon as soon as next month, and commercial companies continue to increase access to space, there are many opportunities to ...