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Challenger Memorial

Challenger Memorial

Challenger Memorial

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In 1986, the Shuttle Challenger was launched from Cape Kennedy, Florida and exploded killing seven Americans: Commander, Francis R. "Dick" Scobee, pilot, Michael J. Smith, and crewmembers, Christa McAuliffe (the first 'Teacher in Space'), Mission Specialists Ellison S. Onizuka, Judith A. Resnick, Ronald E. McNair, and Gregory B. Jarvis. For more information, see also Arlington National Cemetery - A Visitor's Guide

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