The Challenger Shuttle 25 Years Later

Just 73 seconds into its flight, Challenger burst into a red and orange fireball, sending white plumes across the sky.
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Tragedy Strikes
Just 73 seconds into its flight, Challenger burst into a red and orange fireball, sending white plumes across the sky.

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