Canadian Space Agency astronaut Julie Payette waves as she joins the crew of the space shuttle Endeavour STS-127 as they walk out to the astrovan...Canadian Space Agency astronaut Julie Pa
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Julie Payette waves as she joins the crew of the space shuttle Endeavour STS-127 as they walk out to the astrovan...Canadian Space Agency astronaut Julie Pa
Crew of the space shuttle Endeavour STS-127 walk out to the astrovan July 13, 2009 at Kennedy Space Center in Florida in advance of the planned 18:51...Crew of the space shuttle Endeavour STS-
Canadian Space Agency astronaut Julie Payette waves as she joins the crew of the space shuttle Endeavour STS-127 as they walk out to the astrovan...Canadian Space Agency astronaut Julie Pa
Crew of the space shuttle Endeavour STS-127 walk out to the astrovan July 13, 2009 at Kennedy Space Center in Florida in advance of the planned 18:51...Crew of the space shuttle Endeavour STS-
Crew of the space shuttle Endeavour STS-127 walk out to the astrovan July 13, 2009 at Kennedy Space Center in Florida in advance of the planned 18:51...Crew of the space shuttle Endeavour STS-
Frederick Gregory and Richard O Covey, spacecraft communicators at Mission Control in Houston watch helplessly as the Challenger shuttle explodes on...Losing ControlExploding, Space Exploration, Space Mission
Five astronauts and two payload specialists make up the STS 51-L crew, scheduled to fly aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger in January of 1986....Portrait of Challenger CrewSpace Shuttle Challenger, Crew, Christa McAuliffe
Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas: Teacher-astronaut Christa McAuliffe, a member of the space shuttle Challenger's crew, appears to be enjoying...Christa McAuliffe Riding in Jet TrainerChrista McAuliffe
Johnson Space Center, Houston: Sharon Christa McAuliffe, right, and Barbara R. Morgan, participating in the Teacher in Space Project, tem up with Bob...Sharon McAuliffe and Barbara Morgan Working Previewing ExperimentsExpertise, Christa McAuliffe
The crew of STS 51-L, the space shuttle mission which ended less than two minutes after launch with the destruction of the orbiter Challenger and her...Crew of the Ill-Fated Challenger FlightSpace Shuttle, Ronald McNair, Judith Resnik - Astronaut
The crew of the disastrous STS 51-L mission: Ellison S Onizuka, Sharon Christa McAuliffe, Gregory B Jarvis, Judith A Resnik, Michael J Smith, Francis...Challenger CrewChrista McAuliffe, Crew
'Teacher in Space' Sharon Christa McAuliffe and her back-up Barbara Morgan prepare themselves for the STS 51-L space mission by experiencing a brief...Zero GravityChrista McAuliffe, Barbara R. Morgan
New Hampshire schoolteacher Sharon Christa McAuliffe enjoys the new experience of microgravity aboard the KC-135 research aircraft. She is training...Christa McAuliffe
The space shuttle Challenger takes off from the Kennedy Space Centre, Florida. 73 seconds later the shuttle exploded, killing its seven crew members.Challenger Lift-OffSpace Shuttle, Exploding, Accidents and Disasters
The space shuttle Challenger takes off from the Kennedy Space Centre, Florida. 73 seconds later the shuttle exploded, killing its seven crew members.Challenger Take-OffExploding
The space shuttle Challenger explodes 73 seconds after take-off from the Kennedy Space Centre, Florida, claiming the lives of its seven crew members.Challenger Disaster
The sky after the space shuttle Challenger exploded at the Kennedy Space Centre, Florida, claiming the lives of its seven crew members.Fiery Sky
The space shuttle Challenger explodes 73 seconds after take-off from the Kennedy Space Centre, Florida, claiming the lives of its seven crew members.Challenger Explosion
The space shuttle Challenger explodes 73 seconds after take-off from the Kennedy Space Centre, Florida, claiming the lives of its seven crew members.Shuttle DisasterExploding
The space shuttle Challenger explodes 73 seconds after take-off from the Kennedy Space Centre, Florida, claiming the lives of its seven crew members.Shuttle Explosion
The space shuttle Challenger explodes 73 seconds after take-off from the Kennedy Space Centre, Florida, claiming the lives of its seven crew members.Challenger Disaster
From left: Air Force ROTC Detachment 105 members Zachary Lulay, holding a photo of the crew of STS-51-L, and Jackson Braun, holding a photo of the...DCC-L-MEMORIAL_2MJ5081
From left: Air Force ROTC Detachment 105 members Zachary Lulay, holding a photo of the crew of STS-51-L, and Jackson Braun, holding a photo of the...DCC-L-MEMORIAL_1MJ0040
From left: Air Force ROTC Detachment 105 members Zachary Lulay, holding a photo of the crew of STS-51-L, and Jackson Braun, holding a photo of the...DCC-L-MEMORIAL_1MJ0074
Mourners attend the memorial service for the crew of Space Shuttle Challenger , which was destroyed shortly after the launch of shuttle mission STS...Memorial Service For The Crew Of STS-51-L
American astronauts Frederick D Gregory and Richard O Covey, spacecraft communicators for the STS 51-L launch team, soon after became apparent that...STS-51-L - Space Shuttle Challenger Launch
Three-foot-long interface cable is still connected to an internal Inertial Upper Stage in 150 feet of water while working off the Solid Rocket...Space Shuttle STS-51-L Salvage1986, Space Shuttle Challenger, Space Shuttle
Section of the left Solid Rocket Booster of Space Shuttle Challenger mission STS-51-L, after it was retrieved from the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast...Space Shuttle STS-51-L Salvage1986, Space Shuttle Challenger, Space Shuttle
Section of one of the Solid Rocket Boosters of Space Shuttle Challenger mission STS-51-L, aboard the Stena Workhorse search vessel after it was...Space Shuttle STS-51-L SalvageSpace Shuttle Challenger, Space Shuttle, 1986
The three-man Expedition One crew hosts its second group of visitors since beginning occupancy of the International Space Station in November of last...STS-98 Flight Day 3International Space Station, Indoors, Astronaut
The space shuttle Challenger mission STS 51-L crew pose for a portrait while training at Kennedy Space Center's Launch complex 39, Pad B in Florida...US-SPACE SHUTTLE CHALLENGER-ST 51-LSpace Shuttle Challenger, Space Shuttle, Crew
Computer-generated image illustrating part of the malfunction which led to the loss of the Space Shuttle Challenger, which broke apart 73 seconds...STS-51-L Space Shuttle ChallengerSpace Shuttle Challenger, Space Shuttle, 1986
Astronaut Ellison S. Onizuka. Photo credit: NASA .S86-25964 (31 Jan. 1978) --- Astronaut Ellison S. Onizuka. Photo credit: NASA (NOTE: Astronaut Onizuka lost his life in the Jan. 28, 1986, STS-51L space shuttle Challenger accident, along with six other crew members.)
Astronaut Francis R. Scobee, commander. .S84-39408 (6 Aug. 1984) --- Astronaut Francis R. Scobee, commander. (NOTE: Astronaut Scobee died in the STS-51L space shuttle Challenger accident Jan. 28, 1986.)
Astronaut Ronald E. McNair, STS 41-B mission specialist, prepares to assemble meal items aboard the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Challenger. The...S84-27204 (3-11 Feb 1984) --- Astronaut Ronald E. McNair, STS 41-B mission specialist, prepares to assemble meal items aboard the Earth-orbiting Space Shuttle Challenger. The galley is located in the mid deck. The number of items in the area signals how b
Astronaut Dr. Ronald E. McNair was assigned as a mission specialist and was a crewmember on two Space Shuttle Missions. He first flew on STS 41-B in...(31 Jan 1978) -- NASA Astronaut Dr. Ronald E. McNair (PH.D.) was assigned as a mission specialist and was a crewmember on two Space Shuttle Missions. He first flew on STS 41-B in 1984 where he performed numerous science experiments. On his second flight,Ronald McNair
STS-51A CREW PORTRAIT: FREDERICK H. HAUCK; DAVID M. WALKER; JOSEPH P. ALLEN; ANNA L. FISHER; DALE A. GARDNER.STS-51A CREW PORTRAIT: FREDERICK H. HAUCK; DAVID M. WALKER; JOSEPH P. ALLEN; ANNA L. FISHER; DALE A. GARDNERAstronaut
The five-member crew celebrates a successful mission. The reference to the eagle has to do with the Discovery crew’s mascot, which appeared both in...51A-13-028 (12 Nov 1984) --- The five-member crew celebrates a successful mission. The reference to the eagle has to do with the Discovery crew’s mascot, which appeared both in its crew portrait and insignia. L-R (front row) astronauts David M. Walker, A
Four of the five STS-51 astronaut crew members during one of their sleep periods on Discovery's middeck, 12th-22nd September 1993; at bottom center...STS-51 Onboard ViewSleeping, Astronaut
The five crew members pose for the traditional inflight crew portrait on the Space Shuttle Discovery's flight deck, 12th-22nd September 1993; left to...STS-51 Onboard View
Part of a solid rocket booster of the Space Shuttle Challenger is lowered into a former missile silo at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch...Challenger's Resting PlaceSilo, 1986, Space Shuttle Challenger
Parachute from one of the solid rocket boosters of the Space Shuttle Challenger is lowered into a former missile silo at Cape Canaveral Air Force...Challenger's Resting Place1986, Space Shuttle Challenger, Accidents and Disasters
American NASA astronaut Christa McAuliffe , wearing a blue NASA jumpsuit, smiles before participating in zero gravity rehearsals, seated near the...NASA Astronaut TrainingChrista McAuliffe, Education Training Class, 1985
American NASA Teacher in Space Project trainees Barbara R Morgan and Christa McAuliffe , both wearing blue NASA jumpsuits, with JSC aerospace...NASA Teacher in Space Project TrainingAstronaut, NASA, Education Training Class
American NASA astronaut Michael J Smith , wearing a blue NASA jumpsuit, smiling in a studio portrait while holding a model of a space shuttle at...Michael J Smith, American NASA AstronautSpace Shuttle
American NASA astronaut Gregory Jarvis , wearing a blue NASA jumpsuit, smiling in a studio portrait between an American flag and a model of a space...Gregory Jarvis, American NASA AstronautSpace Shuttle
American NASA astronaut Judith Resnik , wearing a blue NASA jumpsuit, smiling in a studio portrait between a model of a space shuttle and the NASA...Judith Resnik, American NASA AstronautSpace Shuttle, Judith Resnik - Astronaut, Portrait
American NASA astronaut Dick Scobee , wearing a blue NASA jumpsuit, smiling in a studio portrait between the NASA flag and a model of a space shuttle...Dick Scobee, American NASA AstronautSpace Shuttle
Close-up view of the rubberised O-ring seals within the right Solid Rocket Booster casing flown on Space Shuttle Challenger mission STS-51-L, at...Space Shuttle Mission STS-51-LSpace Shuttle Challenger, 1986
American NASA astronaut Christa McAuliffe , wearing a blue NASA jumpsuit, smiling in a studio portrait while holding a model of a space shuttle at...Christa McAuliffe, American NASA Astronaut & TeacherNASA, Portrait, Christa McAuliffe
Section of the left Solid Rocket Booster of Space Shuttle Challenger mission STS-51-L, retrieved from the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Cape...Space Shuttle Mission STS-51-L SalvageNASA, Space Shuttle Challenger
View of ice on the launchpad for space shuttle mission STS-51-L at Launch Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island, Florida, 28th...Launch Complex 39B At Kennedy Space CenterSpace Shuttle Challenger, 1986
American NASA astronaut Ellison Onizuka , wearing a blue NASA jumpsuit, smiling in a studio portrait between the NASA flag and a model of a space...Ellison Onizuka, American NASA AstronautEllison Onizuka, Space Shuttle
American NASA astronaut Ronald McNair , wearing a blue NASA jumpsuit, smiling in a studio portrait between the NASA flag and a model of a space...Ronald McNair, American NASA AstronautRonald McNair, Space Shuttle, Model - Object
Section of the left-hand Solid Rocket Booster aft segment, visible are the clevis portion of the field joint and the external tank attach ring, in an...Space Shuttle Mission STS-51-L SalvageSpace Shuttle, Space Shuttle Challenger
One of the Inertial Upper Stage computers, still attached to a portion of the external structure of the IUS salvaged from the wreckage of the Space...Space Shuttle Mission STS-51-L SalvageSpace Shuttle Challenger, Submarine
American NASA astronaut Dick Scobee , wearing a blue NASA jumpsuit, smiling in a studio portrait beside the American flag and a model of a space...Dick Scobee, American NASA AstronautSpace Shuttle, NASA
An interface cable, still connected to the internal Inertial Upper Stage panel, salvaged from the wreckage of the Space Shuttle Challenger in an...Space Shuttle Mission STS-51-L SalvageSpace Shuttle Challenger, Submarine, 1986
View of ice and frost on the launchpad for space shuttle mission STS-51-L at Launch Complex 39B at Kennedy Space Center on Merritt Island, Florida,...Launch Complex 39B At Kennedy Space CenterSpace Shuttle Challenger, 1986
