Space Shuttle 1986: The Disaster and its Legacy | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Space Shuttle 1986: The Disaster and its Legacy

The Challenger explosion, which occurred 73 seconds after liftoff on January 28, 1986, resulted in the loss of all seven crew members. The orbiter broke apart after a failure of O-rings in... Read more »
Challenger Disaster: A Space Shuttle Tragedy | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Challenger Disaster: A Space Shuttle Tragedy

The loss of the Orbiter Vehicle Challenger and its seven-member crew on January 28, 1986, during mission STS-51-L resulted from the failure of O-rings sealing a joint in the right Solid Rocket... Read more »
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O-Ring Failure: The Challenger Shuttle Disaster | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

O-Ring Failure: The Challenger Shuttle Disaster

The failure of elastomeric seals in a solid-rocket booster joint during the launch of the Space Shuttle Challenger on January 28, 1986, resulted in the loss of the orbiter and its crew.... Read more »
Remembering the Columbia Shuttle Crew: A Tragedy Explored | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Remembering the Columbia Shuttle Crew: A Tragedy Explored

The seven individuals who comprised the final mission of the Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-107) represented a diverse group of highly trained professionals. This team included astronauts from the United States, Israel, and... Read more »
Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster: 2003 Tragedy & Legacy | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster: 2003 Tragedy & Legacy

The Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated upon re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere on February 1, 2003, resulting in the loss of all seven crew members. This tragic event occurred during mission STS-107, which had... Read more »
1986: The Challenger Space Shuttle Disaster & Aftermath | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

1986: The Challenger Space Shuttle Disaster & Aftermath

The Challenger explosion, occurring on January 28, 1986, represents a pivotal moment in the history of space exploration. The Space Shuttle Challenger disintegrated 73 seconds into its flight, resulting in the loss... Read more »
Columbia Shuttle Disaster: Chilling Photos & Analysis | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Columbia Shuttle Disaster: Chilling Photos & Analysis

Imagery documenting the loss of the Space Shuttle Columbia on February 1, 2003, serves as a stark reminder of the inherent risks of space exploration. This visual record includes images captured by... Read more »
Challenger Shuttle Disaster: Key Facts & Timeline | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Challenger Shuttle Disaster: Key Facts & Timeline

The loss of the Space Shuttle Challenger on January 28, 1986, represents a pivotal moment in the history of space exploration. Seventy-three seconds after liftoff, a catastrophic failure of the solid rocket... Read more »
Challenger Disaster: Crew Remains and Recovery | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Challenger Disaster: Crew Remains and Recovery

The recovery and analysis of the crew remains from the Space Shuttle Challenger‘s destruction on January 28, 1986, constituted a significant aspect of the subsequent investigation. This meticulous process, undertaken with the... Read more »
Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster: When and Why | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster: When and Why

The Space Shuttle Columbia (OV-102) disintegrated upon re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere on February 1, 2003, killing all seven crew members. The accident occurred over Texas and Louisiana as the shuttle completed... Read more »