Challenger at 30 icefogger 10 years ago 28 January 1986 Photo credit: Malcolm Denemark/Florida Today/via AP It was 30 years ago today, when the Challenger space shuttle exploded 73 seconds into it’s flight over the Kennedy Space Center. All seven U.S. astronauts on board died. The Challenger Crew, Photo credit:NASA Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email