NASA has confirmed the discovery of a section of the Challenger shuttle that exploded soon after launch in 1986 with the tragic loss of all seven crew members.
NASA has confirmed the discovery of a section of the Challenger space shuttle that exploded shortly after launch in 1986 with the tragic loss of all seven crew members.
Video taken at the scene shows what appears to be some of Challenger’s 8-inch-square thermal protection tiles lying on the seabed, partially covered by sand. The part is reportedly about 15 square feet and may be from the underside of the spacecraft. What they uncover off the coast of Florida, outside of the Triangle, marks the first discovery of wreckage from the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger in more than 25 years.
The STS-51L Challenger mission marked the shuttle’s 25th orbital flight. It was commanded by Francis R. “Dick” Scobee and piloted by Michael J. Smith. The other crew members comprised mission specialists Ronald E. McNair, Ellison S. Onizuka, and Judith A. Resnik; payload specialist Gregory B. Jarvis; and teacher S. Christa McAuliffe.
Prior to launch, some mission personnel had expressed concerns over the vehicle’s readiness for flight, but NASA decided to proceed. A subsequent investigation into the disaster put the cause down to extremely cold temperatures impacting the integrity of O-ring seals in the solid rocket booster segment joints.
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