The Challenger crew poses ahead of the mission in January, 1986. The other crew members on board were mission specialists Ronald E. The mission, dubbed STS-51L, was commanded by Francis R. The Challenger disaster is now counted as one of American history's "where were you?" moments. NASA, meanwhile, is currently considering what additional actions it may take regarding the artifact that will properly honor the legacy of Challenger’s fallen astronauts and their families, the agency notes.
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While the episode will screen as part of a series about the Bermuda Triangle, the artifact was found well northwest of the area popularly known as the Bermuda Triangle, researchers note.
Upon viewing the TV crew's footage, NASA leaders confirmed the object is indeed part of the Challenger, which exploded during launch on January 28, 1986, killing all seven crew members on board - all of whom trained in Houston.Ī History Channel documentary depicting the discovery of the Challenger artifact is scheduled to air Tuesday, November 22. The team contacted NASA after analyzing the proximity to the Florida Space Coast, the item’s modern construction, and presence of 8-inch square tiles, according to the space agency. While searching for wreckage of a World War II-era aircraft, documentary divers noticed a large object covered partially by sand on the seafloor, one that was clearly crafted by humans.
Divers off the east coast of Florida have found an artifact underwater that NASA confirms is debris from the space shuttle Challenger. A TV documentary crew has just made a startling discovery linked to one of the American space program's greatest tragedies, one that deeply resonated here in Space City.
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