10K views · 173 reactions | On January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, killing all seven crew members aboard. | Discovery Channel UK | Facebook

The Challenger space shuttle tragedy shocked the entire world and reminded everyone of the gravity and intense dangers space exploration really is. Decades later, visiting space as a tourist is now closer than ever, but we must never forget those brave astronauts who risked everything to adventure into the great unknown. Today's epic new video revisits that tragic day and analyzes what caused the Challenger to experience a catastrophic failure. | The Infographics Show

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Today marks 33 years since the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded, killing all seven crew members on board. “It happened just over one minute into flight,” NBC’s Dan Molina reported that day on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt. “From mission control: silence.” | NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas