Space Shuttle Challenger Collection

Astronaut van Hoften in Shuttle cargo bay, 41-C
Satellite repair in space. Astronaut James van Hoften makes his way back to the airlock of Shuttle Challenger having helped repair the Solar Maximum Mission (SMM) satellite

STS-6 on approach to Edwards Air Force Base, California, USA, April 9, 1983. Space Shuttle Challenger approaches Runway 22 at Edwards Air Force Base for landing at the end of mission STS-6

STS-61A landing, USA, November 6, 1985. Creator: NASA
STS-61A landing, USA, November 6, 1985. The crew of the STS 61-A mission egress Space Shuttle Challenger after landing at Edwards Air Force Base, California. Astronaut Henry W. Hartsfield Jr

STS-7 landing, California, USA, June 24, 1983. Creator: NASA
STS-7 landing, California, USA, June 24, 1983. Space Shuttle Challengers STS-7 mission lands at Edwards Air Force Base

Challenger landing, Florida, USA, February 11, 1984. Creator: NASA
Challenger landing, Florida, USA, February 11, 1984. The Space Shuttle Challenger, mission 41-B, makes the first landing on the Kennedy Space Centers landing facility

Launch of Space Shuttle Challenger from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, USA, 1985. The Space Shuttle, the worlds first partially reusable launch vehicle

Astronaut on Shuttle mission 41-C, 1984. Shuttle astronaut with Solar Maximum Satellite in the hold of the Space Shuttle Challenger

Sally Ride on space shuttle Challenger C013 / 7900
Sally Ride on space shuttle Challenger. NASA astronaut and first US woman in space, Sally Ride (1951-2012) with a tool box on the mid deck of the space shuttle Challenger

Preparing food on space shuttle C013 / 7898
Preparing food on space shuttle Challenger. Astronauts during mission STS-7 preparing food. At centre and bottom centre Sally Ride

Aerial view of Shuttle STS-6 on way to launchpad
Space shuttle Challenger, mission STS-6, seen here climbing the ramp to the launchpad at Kennedy Space Centre, Florida. STS-6 was Challengers first flight

Space shuttle Challenger STS-7 orbiting Earth
View of the space shuttle Challenger in orbit above the Earth. The photograph was taken by the free-flying shuttle pallet satellite (SPAS-01) on June 22, 1983, during shuttle mission STS-7

Memorial to the crew of the Space Shuttle Challenger, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, United States of America, North America

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"Remembering the Space Shuttle Challenger: A Journey of Triumph and Tragedy" Astronaut van Hoften floats effortlessly in the cargo bay of the space shuttle Challenger during mission 41-C, showcasing the wonders of zero gravity. STS-6 gracefully approaches Edwards Air Force Base in California, USA on April 9, 1983, marking another successful landing for this remarkable spacecraft. The year is 1985 as STS-61A touches down on American soil, concluding a groundbreaking mission that pushed the boundaries of scientific exploration. With precision and skill, STS-7 lands at a Californian airbase on June 24, 1983 after completing its orbital journey around our beautiful planet Earth. On February 11, 1984, Challenger returns to Florida's Kennedy Space Center following yet another triumphant voyage into space – a testament to human ingenuity and perseverance. Witnessing history unfold before their eyes, spectators gaze in awe as they witness the powerful launch from Kennedy Space Center in Florida during an unforgettable moment in time. Joining forces with fellow astronauts during mission 41-C in 1984 aboard Challenger's mighty vessel showcases humanity's collective determination to explore uncharted territories beyond our home planet. Pioneering astronaut Sally Ride graces the interior C013 /7900 – her presence symbolizing courage and breaking barriers for women across generations to come. Even amidst weightlessness miles above Earth's surface, astronauts find solace preparing food onboard space shuttle C013/7898 – reminding us that even extraordinary journeys require sustenance and nourishment for body and soul alike. An awe-inspiring aerial view captures Shuttle STS-6 en route to its launchpad; a majestic sight that reminds us all how far we have come since those first steps towards reaching for the stars.