The Challenger Disaster

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In January 1986 a space shuttle launch went horribly wrong. Six astronauts and a teacher - Christa McAuliffe - were killed. Hear from Barbara Morgan, another teacher who trained alongside the Challenger crew.

(Photo: Christa McAuliffe (left) and Barbara Morgan. Credit: Nasa)

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Wed 27 Jan 201608:50GMT

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