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From the archives: The Space Shuttle Challenger exploded 39 years ago today

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The Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart shortly after its launch on Jan. 28, 1986 , killing all seven crew members who were aboard including teacher Christa McAuliffe .

She was on board the Challenger — on its 10th space mission — as part of a program called the Teachers in Space Project .

As a tribute to their daughter, McAuliffe ’s parents Ed and Grace Corrigan travelled across the United States , speaking about the importance of education.

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