The Challenger Disaster: STS-51-L Countdown and Launch

From Tuesday January 28th 1986 NASA Select-TV Coverage of the Launch of the 25th space shuttle launch The tragic flight of STS-51-L which broke apart 73 seconds into flight. - Footage runs from 11:08 A.M E.S.T - 12:38 P.M E.S.T - Final 9 minute coupon begins at 21:00 11:29 A.M Launch occurs at 30:00 11:38:00 A.M The STS-51-L Crew: Commander:Francis R. Scobee Pilot:Michael J. Smith Mission Specialist:Ellison S. Onizuka Mission Specialist:Judith A. Resnik Mission Specialist:Ronald E. McNair Payload Specialist:Gregory B.Jarvis Payload Specialist: Christa McAuliffe Teacher in Space Footage is courtesy of shuttlevideo Y.T channel,

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