Challenger: The Risk of Greatness
| Category: | Defining Moments |
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| Notes: | Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. |
Challenger: The Risk of Greatness
In 1986, the Challenger shuttle broke apart just after launch, and seven brave astronauts-including a schoolteacher-were lost.
They believed in science. They believed in discovery. And they knew the risks.
President Reagan said it best: "They slipped the surly bonds of Earth to touch the face of God."
Let's honor their spirit-not just with silence-but by continuing to be curious, courageous, and ready to explore new frontiers.