Thank you @captmarkkelly.bsky.social for doing this post to remember & honor Christa McAuliffe on her birthday
RIP Christa McAuliffe 😢🙏🎂
#NASA #SpaceShuttleChallenger #ChristaMcAuliffe
RIP Christa McAuliffe 😢🙏🎂
#NASA #SpaceShuttleChallenger #ChristaMcAuliffe
Before losing her life in 1986 aboard Space Shuttle Challenger, Christa McAuliffe was set to be the first teacher in space with plans to teach a lesson to kids around the world from orbit. Today is her birthday, and even now, her courage and dedication to education continues to inspire.
September 2, 2026 at 8:51 PM
Thank you @captmarkkelly.bsky.social for doing this post to remember & honor Christa McAuliffe on her birthday
RIP Christa McAuliffe 😢🙏🎂
#NASA #SpaceShuttleChallenger #ChristaMcAuliffe
RIP Christa McAuliffe 😢🙏🎂
#NASA #SpaceShuttleChallenger #ChristaMcAuliffe
Rest easy 🕊💙 #SpaceShuttleChallenger #40Years
Ellison Onizuka, Christa McAuliffe, Dick Scobee, Judy Resnick (top row)
Greg Jarvis, Ron McNair, Mike Smith (bottom row)
Ellison Onizuka, Christa McAuliffe, Dick Scobee, Judy Resnick (top row)
Greg Jarvis, Ron McNair, Mike Smith (bottom row)
January 28, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Rest easy 🕊💙 #SpaceShuttleChallenger #40Years
Ellison Onizuka, Christa McAuliffe, Dick Scobee, Judy Resnick (top row)
Greg Jarvis, Ron McNair, Mike Smith (bottom row)
Ellison Onizuka, Christa McAuliffe, Dick Scobee, Judy Resnick (top row)
Greg Jarvis, Ron McNair, Mike Smith (bottom row)
"𝙄 𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚. 𝙄 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝."-Christa McAullife
Christa McAuliffe worked at schools in PG County, MD, & got her master's degree at Bowie State in 1978. She was scheduled to be Bowie State's commencement speaker in spring of 1986.
#SpaceShuttleChallenger #40Years
Christa McAuliffe worked at schools in PG County, MD, & got her master's degree at Bowie State in 1978. She was scheduled to be Bowie State's commencement speaker in spring of 1986.
#SpaceShuttleChallenger #40Years
January 28, 2026 at 3:39 PM
"𝙄 𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚. 𝙄 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝."-Christa McAullife
Christa McAuliffe worked at schools in PG County, MD, & got her master's degree at Bowie State in 1978. She was scheduled to be Bowie State's commencement speaker in spring of 1986.
#SpaceShuttleChallenger #40Years
Christa McAuliffe worked at schools in PG County, MD, & got her master's degree at Bowie State in 1978. She was scheduled to be Bowie State's commencement speaker in spring of 1986.
#SpaceShuttleChallenger #40Years
Five delays... FIVE..... it should've been postponed indefinitely. #SpaceShuttleChallenger
[January 27th, 1986] Dangerous crosswinds forced NASA to scrub the Challenger shuttle launch again, delaying Christa McAuliffe's debut as the first citizen in space. This was the fifth postponement, stemming from earlier mechanical delays and current weather issues at the landing site.
January 27, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Five delays... FIVE..... it should've been postponed indefinitely. #SpaceShuttleChallenger
The reason why a lot of us did watch it live in class was because of Christa McAullife, who would've been the 1st teacher in space. It's mentioned in this clip. #GenX #SpaceShuttleChallenger
January 29, 2025 at 3:00 AM
The reason why a lot of us did watch it live in class was because of Christa McAullife, who would've been the 1st teacher in space. It's mentioned in this clip. #GenX #SpaceShuttleChallenger
So many delays..... 🥹 #SpaceShuttleChallenger #40Years
[January 28th, 1986] The launch was delayed for 2 hours due to a hardware issue with the exterior hatch handle. Ground crews had to use a drill and hacksaw to remove a stubborn bolt.
January 28, 2026 at 4:07 PM
So many delays..... 🥹 #SpaceShuttleChallenger #40Years
The reason why a lot of us did watch it live in class was because of Christa McAullife, who would've been the 1st teacher in space. It's mentioned in this clip. #GenX #SpaceShuttleChallenger #40Years
January 28, 2026 at 3:47 PM
The reason why a lot of us did watch it live in class was because of Christa McAullife, who would've been the 1st teacher in space. It's mentioned in this clip. #GenX #SpaceShuttleChallenger #40Years
Heute vor 42 Jahren: 1984: Bei der Mission STS-41-B des Space Shuttle Challenger führt der Astronaut Bruce McCandless erstmals einen Außenbordeinsatz mit einem Düsenrucksack – einer sogenannten Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU) – durch.
#SpaceShuttleChallenger
#BruceMcCandless
#Gittepedia
#SpaceShuttleChallenger
#BruceMcCandless
#Gittepedia
February 7, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Heute vor 42 Jahren: 1984: Bei der Mission STS-41-B des Space Shuttle Challenger führt der Astronaut Bruce McCandless erstmals einen Außenbordeinsatz mit einem Düsenrucksack – einer sogenannten Manned Maneuvering Unit (MMU) – durch.
#SpaceShuttleChallenger
#BruceMcCandless
#Gittepedia
#SpaceShuttleChallenger
#BruceMcCandless
#Gittepedia
I was in 8th grade computer lab. Watched the #SpaceShuttleChallenger explode on tv live with my classmates. Devastating.
A question to any 1986 News visitor over 40 years of age:
Where were you at when the shuttle exploded?
#SpaceShuttleChallenger
Where were you at when the shuttle exploded?
#SpaceShuttleChallenger
[January 28th, 1986] BREAKING: THE CHALLENGER SHUTTLE EXPLODES!!!!
The Space Shuttle Challenger (STS-51-L) explodes 73 seconds after liftoff from Cape Canaveral, Florida, killing all seven crew members, including teacher Christa McAuliffe.
The Space Shuttle Challenger (STS-51-L) explodes 73 seconds after liftoff from Cape Canaveral, Florida, killing all seven crew members, including teacher Christa McAuliffe.
January 29, 2026 at 1:40 AM
I was in 8th grade computer lab. Watched the #SpaceShuttleChallenger explode on tv live with my classmates. Devastating.
"Roger, go at throttle up."
Final transmission from Space Shuttle Challenger at 11:39:10 EST on 28 January 1986.
God speed to the crew of STS-51-L.
#Challenger #NASARemembers #SpaceShuttleChallenger
Final transmission from Space Shuttle Challenger at 11:39:10 EST on 28 January 1986.
God speed to the crew of STS-51-L.
#Challenger #NASARemembers #SpaceShuttleChallenger
January 27, 2026 at 5:26 PM
"Roger, go at throttle up."
Final transmission from Space Shuttle Challenger at 11:39:10 EST on 28 January 1986.
God speed to the crew of STS-51-L.
#Challenger #NASARemembers #SpaceShuttleChallenger
Final transmission from Space Shuttle Challenger at 11:39:10 EST on 28 January 1986.
God speed to the crew of STS-51-L.
#Challenger #NASARemembers #SpaceShuttleChallenger
We didn't even realize what we had just witnessed.... it took our teachers a moment to gather themselves to explain it. 🥹
#SpaceShuttleChallenger #40Years
#SpaceShuttleChallenger #40Years
[January 28th, 1986] BREAKING: THE CHALLENGER SHUTTLE EXPLODES!!!!
The Space Shuttle Challenger (STS-51-L) explodes 73 seconds after liftoff from Cape Canaveral, Florida, killing all seven crew members, including teacher Christa McAuliffe.
The Space Shuttle Challenger (STS-51-L) explodes 73 seconds after liftoff from Cape Canaveral, Florida, killing all seven crew members, including teacher Christa McAuliffe.
January 28, 2026 at 5:14 PM
We didn't even realize what we had just witnessed.... it took our teachers a moment to gather themselves to explain it. 🥹
#SpaceShuttleChallenger #40Years
#SpaceShuttleChallenger #40Years
January 28, 2026, marks the 40th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster.
#Spaceshuttlechallenger #Space
#Spaceshuttlechallenger #Space
January 28, 2026 at 1:16 PM
January 28, 2026, marks the 40th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster.
#Spaceshuttlechallenger #Space
#Spaceshuttlechallenger #Space
A question to any 1986 News visitor over 40 years of age:
Where were you at when the shuttle exploded?
#SpaceShuttleChallenger
Where were you at when the shuttle exploded?
#SpaceShuttleChallenger
[January 28th, 1986] BREAKING: THE CHALLENGER SHUTTLE EXPLODES!!!!
The Space Shuttle Challenger (STS-51-L) explodes 73 seconds after liftoff from Cape Canaveral, Florida, killing all seven crew members, including teacher Christa McAuliffe.
The Space Shuttle Challenger (STS-51-L) explodes 73 seconds after liftoff from Cape Canaveral, Florida, killing all seven crew members, including teacher Christa McAuliffe.
January 28, 2026 at 8:31 PM
A question to any 1986 News visitor over 40 years of age:
Where were you at when the shuttle exploded?
#SpaceShuttleChallenger
Where were you at when the shuttle exploded?
#SpaceShuttleChallenger
#OTD #TDIH #June18, 1983 #SallyRide 1st #US woman & 1st #LGBT in space #SpaceShuttleChallenger #STS7 #SpaceShuttle #SpacePlanes#Astronauts #RobertCrippen #FrederickHauck #JohnMFabian #NormanThagard #NASA @MichelePowersWx #MusicSky
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Mustang Sally by Wilson Pickett
YouTube video by Ayrina Aini
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June 18, 2025 at 4:13 AM
#OTD #TDIH #June18, 1983 #SallyRide 1st #US woman & 1st #LGBT in space #SpaceShuttleChallenger #STS7 #SpaceShuttle #SpacePlanes#Astronauts #RobertCrippen #FrederickHauck #JohnMFabian #NormanThagard #NASA @MichelePowersWx #MusicSky
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“TV Cart, 1986” | 2024 | oil on canvas| 18x24 | private collection
Tomorrow, January 28, marks 40 years since the Challenger disaster. This painting is of my memory of my 3rd-grade classroom that day.
#spaceshuttle #spacetravel #challenger #1980s #spaceshuttlechallenger
Tomorrow, January 28, marks 40 years since the Challenger disaster. This painting is of my memory of my 3rd-grade classroom that day.
#spaceshuttle #spacetravel #challenger #1980s #spaceshuttlechallenger
January 28, 2026 at 1:35 AM
“TV Cart, 1986” | 2024 | oil on canvas| 18x24 | private collection
Tomorrow, January 28, marks 40 years since the Challenger disaster. This painting is of my memory of my 3rd-grade classroom that day.
#spaceshuttle #spacetravel #challenger #1980s #spaceshuttlechallenger
Tomorrow, January 28, marks 40 years since the Challenger disaster. This painting is of my memory of my 3rd-grade classroom that day.
#spaceshuttle #spacetravel #challenger #1980s #spaceshuttlechallenger
Remembering Judith Resnik, born April 5, 1949 and passed away January 28, 1986.
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April 5, 2026 at 7:35 AM
Remembering Judith Resnik, born April 5, 1949 and passed away January 28, 1986.
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#TodayInNerdHistory #April5 #JudithResnik #NASA #Astronaut #SpaceShuttleChallenger #STS51L #SpaceShuttle #Challenger #IEEEJudithResnikAward #JudithResnikAward #IEEE #Birthday
#OTD #TDIH #June18, 1983 #SallyRide 1st #US woman & 1st #LGBT in space #SpaceShuttleChallenger #STS7 #SpaceShuttle #SpacePlanes#Astronauts #RobertCrippen #FrederickHauck #JohnMFabian #NormanThagard #NASA @MichelePowersWx #MusicSky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1FR...
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Mustang Sally by Wilson Pickett
YouTube video by Ayrina Aini
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June 18, 2026 at 7:41 AM
#OTD #TDIH #June18, 1983 #SallyRide 1st #US woman & 1st #LGBT in space #SpaceShuttleChallenger #STS7 #SpaceShuttle #SpacePlanes#Astronauts #RobertCrippen #FrederickHauck #JohnMFabian #NormanThagard #NASA @MichelePowersWx #MusicSky
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Today is the 40th anniversary of the #SpaceShuttleChallenger disaster. Remembering the Challenger crew with the memorial at North Hollywood's Valhalla Memorial Park:
▪️ Francis R. Scobee
▪️ Michael J. Smith
▪️ Ronald McNair
▪️ Ellison Onizuka
▪️ Judith Resnik
▪️ Gregory Jarvis
▪️ Christa McAuliffe
▪️ Francis R. Scobee
▪️ Michael J. Smith
▪️ Ronald McNair
▪️ Ellison Onizuka
▪️ Judith Resnik
▪️ Gregory Jarvis
▪️ Christa McAuliffe
January 28, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Today is the 40th anniversary of the #SpaceShuttleChallenger disaster. Remembering the Challenger crew with the memorial at North Hollywood's Valhalla Memorial Park:
▪️ Francis R. Scobee
▪️ Michael J. Smith
▪️ Ronald McNair
▪️ Ellison Onizuka
▪️ Judith Resnik
▪️ Gregory Jarvis
▪️ Christa McAuliffe
▪️ Francis R. Scobee
▪️ Michael J. Smith
▪️ Ronald McNair
▪️ Ellison Onizuka
▪️ Judith Resnik
▪️ Gregory Jarvis
▪️ Christa McAuliffe
Today #28January2026 marks the #40thAnniversary of the #SpaceShuttleChallenger disaster. Rather than link to a Wiki article about this tragedy, We #remember the crew here:
Elison S. Onizuka, Sharon Christa McAuliffe, Greg Jarvis, Judy Resnik, Michael. S. Smith, Dick Scobee & Ron McNair…as they were:
Elison S. Onizuka, Sharon Christa McAuliffe, Greg Jarvis, Judy Resnik, Michael. S. Smith, Dick Scobee & Ron McNair…as they were:
January 28, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Today #28January2026 marks the #40thAnniversary of the #SpaceShuttleChallenger disaster. Rather than link to a Wiki article about this tragedy, We #remember the crew here:
Elison S. Onizuka, Sharon Christa McAuliffe, Greg Jarvis, Judy Resnik, Michael. S. Smith, Dick Scobee & Ron McNair…as they were:
Elison S. Onizuka, Sharon Christa McAuliffe, Greg Jarvis, Judy Resnik, Michael. S. Smith, Dick Scobee & Ron McNair…as they were:
#IcebergA23-A has been around since the #Chernobyl explosion and #SpaceShuttleChallenger accident...but perhaps not for much longer.
Read more here ⬇️
space-com.visitlink.me/5FHbX8
Read more here ⬇️
space-com.visitlink.me/5FHbX8
January 12, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#IcebergA23-A has been around since the #Chernobyl explosion and #SpaceShuttleChallenger accident...but perhaps not for much longer.
Read more here ⬇️
space-com.visitlink.me/5FHbX8
Read more here ⬇️
space-com.visitlink.me/5FHbX8
40 years ago today, the #spaceshuttlechallenger broke apart shortly into its flight, killing all seven crew members. Gregory Horndeski channeled his grief over the tragedy into a series of paintings paying tribute to those lost lives. The works are on view at his Horndeski Contemporary in #SantaFe
From Liftoff to Loss
Physicist and painter Gregory Horndeski documented the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster through his art, resurrecting the series on the 40th anniversary of the horrific event.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:47 PM
40 years ago today, the #spaceshuttlechallenger broke apart shortly into its flight, killing all seven crew members. Gregory Horndeski channeled his grief over the tragedy into a series of paintings paying tribute to those lost lives. The works are on view at his Horndeski Contemporary in #SantaFe
39 years ago today we lost seven brave astronauts when the Challenger exploded. Given my generation, that day is forever emblazoned in my memory from watching live. I was only 6 years old, but I remember being so confused and then sad.
#SpaceShuttleChallenger #Remember #RestInPeace
#SpaceShuttleChallenger #Remember #RestInPeace
January 28, 2025 at 5:36 PM
39 years ago today we lost seven brave astronauts when the Challenger exploded. Given my generation, that day is forever emblazoned in my memory from watching live. I was only 6 years old, but I remember being so confused and then sad.
#SpaceShuttleChallenger #Remember #RestInPeace
#SpaceShuttleChallenger #Remember #RestInPeace
January 28, 2025 at 1:25 PM