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)
