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The 1986 space shuttle disaster occurred when the space shuttle Challenger broke apart shortly after launch. All seven crew members on board were killed: Francis R. Scobee, Michael J. Smith, Ronald McNair, Ellison Onizuka, Judith A. Resnik, Gregory Jarvis, and Christa McAuliffe.
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∙ 7y agoThe astronauts that lost their lives were Francis R. Scobee (Shuttle Commander), Michael J. Smith (Shuttle Pilot), Ronald McNair (Mission Specialist), Ellison Onizuka (Mission Specialist), Judith Resnik (Mission Specialist), Gregory Jarvis (Payload Specialist), and Christa McAuliffe (Payload Specialist, Teacher)
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Which Indian astronaut died in the Columbia Space Shuttle explosion in February 2003?
Kalpna Chawla
First female teacher to be an astronaunt?
Christa McAuliffe Died in 1986 of the tragic exploson of the space shuttle Challenger
In 1986 the space shuttle challenger exploded on take off killing how many crew?
7 crew died.
Which women have died in space missions?
On the space shuttle Challenger, teacher Christa McAuliffe, and Judith Resnik died in January 1986. In February 2003, Lauren B. Clark and Kalpana Chawla were killed during re-entry of the shuttle Columbia.
Why did challenger explode?
The Space Shuttle "Challenger" , The 25th flight of the Space Shuttle Program , exploded 73 seconds into the flight when the O-RING (the ring at the bottom of the rocket booster) broke apart when the icy temperature caused it's pliability (stretchiness) to fail , causing it to interfere with the rest of the Space Shuttle , obviously causing a explosion . Unfortunately, All of the seven crew died in this situation .
How many people died when space shuttle crashed in 1986?
Seven.
Which Indian astronaut died in the Columbia Space Shuttle explosion in February 2003?
Kalpna Chawla
How did judith Resnick die?
She was an astronaut on board the space shuttle Challenger, which exploded soon after take-off from Cape Canaveral on 28th January 1986. All on board were killed, Resnik amongst them- she died in the explosion.
What did African American Ronald McNair do to become famous?
He died in the Space Shuttle Challenger explosion 1/28/86
What was the name of the space shuttle the 7 astronausts died on?
The space shuttle involved in the tragic accident that claimed 7 lives was called the Challenger. It happened on January 28, 1986.
When did Barbara Morgan die or is she still alive?
She died in 1986 in a space shuttle mission as a backup when it exploded.
First female teacher to be an astronaunt?
Christa McAuliffe Died in 1986 of the tragic exploson of the space shuttle Challenger
In 1986 the space shuttle challenger exploded on take off killing how many crew?
7 crew died.
Which women have died in space missions?
On the space shuttle Challenger, teacher Christa McAuliffe, and Judith Resnik died in January 1986. In February 2003, Lauren B. Clark and Kalpana Chawla were killed during re-entry of the shuttle Columbia.
When did the Challenger crew go up into space?
The Crew of the Challenger Shuttle Mission in 1986. The Challenger shuttle crew, of seven astronauts--including the specialties of pilot, aerospace engineers, and scientists-- died tragically in the explosion of their spacecraft during the launch of STS-51-L from the Kennedy Space Center about 11:40 a.m., EST, on January 28, 1986.The Shuttle made Seventy Seconds in the air Before Exploding due to Cold weather and fuel Leaking issues.The Fuel leakage caused several problems in the Right fuel Tank.
Why did challenger explode?
The Space Shuttle "Challenger" , The 25th flight of the Space Shuttle Program , exploded 73 seconds into the flight when the O-RING (the ring at the bottom of the rocket booster) broke apart when the icy temperature caused it's pliability (stretchiness) to fail , causing it to interfere with the rest of the Space Shuttle , obviously causing a explosion . Unfortunately, All of the seven crew died in this situation .
How many people have died on a space mission?
14 on the space shuttle
