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Space Shuttle Challenger STS-51-L Launch

The Space Shuttle Challenger is moments away from launch, with engineers conducting final checks, astronauts preparing for their mission, and crowds eagerly anticipating the historic event.

Year 1986
Date 1/28
Location Kennedy Space Center, Florida, United States
Layer 2
Visibility HIDDEN
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Key Figures

Christa McAuliffe Commander Scobee Spectator
Time Travel

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