The trailer for J.J. Abrams’ Netflix docuseries “Challenger: The Final Flight” looks back on the 1986 space mission that tragically exploded in mid-air just 73 seconds after takeoff as millions of ...

A documentary crew searching for World War II-era aircraft wreckage recently discovered historical artifacts of a more modern variety. After reviewing the footage, NASA has confirmed that underwater ...

The day before the Challenger launch disaster, senior NASA official James Beggs made an urgent phone call to the agency's chief engineer. Beggs was on temporary leave from his NASA administrator ...

The days, weeks, and months following the explosion of the Space Shuttle Challenger in January 1986 were a dark time for the U.S. space program. NASA was reeling from the effects of the nation’s worst ...

Challenger: The Final Flight is a 4-part docuseries that premieres on Netflix on Sept. 16. The docuseries examines the 1986 Challenger space shuttle tragedy and gives an in-depth look at the ...

Ten years after the Challenger disaster made safety its mission, the agency must deal with budget cuts and the task of building an orbital space station. At precisely 13 seconds after 10:39 a.m. on ...

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The catastrophic loss of the Space Shuttle Challenger on Jan. 28, 1986, stands as a haunting reminder of the immense risks and complexities involved in humanity's exploration of space. This event, ...