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NASA's space shuttle Challenger completed 10 missions before it broke apart during a launch in 1986, killing seven astronauts.
Seven American spacefarers were killed in a tragic event 40 years ago today that has become widely known as the Challenger disaster.
Wednesday marked the 40-year anniversary of the Challenger space shuttle tragedy, which claimed the lives of seven people and prompted the opening of a local NASA office to prevent those kind of disasters from ever happening again.
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Judy Resnik remembered: 40 years after Challenger disaster, Akron astronaut's legacy endures
The Akron native was among seven astronauts lost in the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. Decades later, her achievements and hometown ties still resonate.
TODAY marks four decades since the Challenger space shuttle exploded just 73 seconds into its flight. Millions watched the disaster unfold live, as the tragedy was broadcast in schools and on TV