Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster Kills Seven Astronauts January 28, 1986
Space Shuttle program: STS-51-L mission: Space Shuttle Challenger disintegrates after liftoff, killing all seven astronauts on board.
Date: January 28, 1986
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