Challenger Explosion, Columbia Disaster,

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The Shuttle Exploded Killing All Seven On Board.

Curt Spivey, The Engineer At Youngstown State University's Ward Beecher Planetarium, Was A College Student At The Time.

"I Couldn't Believe That The Shuttle Actually Disintegrated," He Said. "I Thought, Oh They've Got To Be Able To Find Those People. As The Day Went On, You Realize There Is No Chance Of Getting Them Back."

The Disaster Was Blamed Partly On Adverse Weather Conditions.

"It Was Too Cold For The Shuttle, And They Had A Problem With, It Was Called An O-Ring On The Shuttle, That Froze And Became Brittle," Said Spivey. "It Allowed Fire To Come Out And Caused The Shuttle To Explode."

The Scene Played Out In Front Of A National Audience. For The First Time An Ordinary American Would Go Into Space. A New Hampshire Teacher By The Name Of Christa Mcauliffe Would Train And Become Part Of The Team.

Students From Around The Country Watched The Launch On Live TV. Gabe Masi, A Struthers High School Teacher, Recalls That Day.

Challenger Explosion, Columbia Disaster,