Science Jan 28 Watch 6:25 Remembering Challenger, a disaster that shook up the space program Thirty years ago, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded just after takeoff, a tragedy that was broadcast on live television. Nationwide excitement for the mission turned to horror over the crew of seven who died on board. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien… By PBS News Hour
Nation Jan 28 Watch: Space shuttle Challenger remembrance On the 30th anniversary of the loss of space shuttle Challenger, NASA held a day of remembrance Thursday at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, including a wreath-laying ceremony. Watch the events here. By News Desk
Education Jan 27 Space geek teacher remembers Challenger disaster For 29 years, fifth-grade teacher Michael Wilkinson has used space exploration to teach his students about math, science and the power of imagination. He shares his memories of the Challenger space shuttle disaster and why he never gave up on… By Michael Wilkinson
Science Aug 07 Watch Shuttle Endeavour Carries Teacher into Space Teacher Barbara Morgan joins the Endeavour crew for a planned Wednesday launch. She was selected as the backup candidate to Christa McAuliffe in the ill-fated 1986 Challenger mission. Idaho Public Television reports on her story.