News Archive / Tagged: Challenger
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NASA marks anniversary of Apollo and space shuttle tragedies
Derek RichardsonJanuary 27th, 2022Each year in late January, NASA honors those who gave their lives in the quest to explore space, including those from Apollo 1, Challenger and Columbia.
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Wings of exploration: reflecting on the 40th anniversary of the space shuttle
Matt HaskellApril 12th, 2021The launch of the space shuttle on April 12, 1981, proved to be a history-making event. For many, that day stemmed careers, dreams and imaginations alike.
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OPINION: In spaceflight testing, what defines a failure?
Cullen DesforgesFebruary 27th, 2021Recently, several companies have made great strides in the realm of advanced spaceflight testing, despite public perception some would label a failure.
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NASA remembers its fallen astronauts in annual ceremony
Mike HowardFebruary 7th, 2019Today, NASA paused to reflect and remember those that gave the ultimate sacrifice in pursuit of space exploration in its annual Day of Remembrance ceremony.
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NASA’s annual ‘Day of Remembrance’ postponed
Derek RichardsonJanuary 24th, 2019Because of the ongoing partial U.S. government shutdown, NASA's annual Day of Remembrance has been delayed, according to Administrator Jim Bridenstine.