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For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in Kennedy Space Center offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in Kennedy Space Center offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
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For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in Kennedy Space Center offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in Kennedy Space Center offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
CHRISTINA LAFORTUNE/FLORIDA TODAY
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in Kennedy Space Center offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in Kennedy Space Center offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
CHRISTINA LAFORTUNE/FLORIDA TODAY
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in Kennedy Space Center offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in Kennedy Space Center offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
CHRISTINA LAFORTUNE/FLORIDA TODAY
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in Kennedy Space Center offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in Kennedy Space Center offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
CHRISTINA LAFORTUNE/FLORIDA TODAY
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in Kennedy Space Center offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in Kennedy Space Center offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
CHRISTINA LAFORTUNE/FLORIDA TODAY
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in Kennedy Space Center offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in Kennedy Space Center offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
CHRISTINA LAFORTUNE/FLORIDA TODAY
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in KSC offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in KSC offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
CHRISTINA LAFORTUNE/FLORIDA TODAY
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in Kennedy Space Center offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in Kennedy Space Center offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
CHRISTINA LAFORTUNE/FLORIDA TODAY
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in Kennedy Space Center offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in Kennedy Space Center offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
CHRISTINA LAFORTUNE/FLORIDA TODAY
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in KSC offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in KSC offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
CHRISTINA LAFORTUNE/FLORIDA TODAY
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in KSC offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in KSC offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
CHRISTINA LAFORTUNE/FLORIDA TODAY
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in KSC offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in KSC offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
CHRISTINA LAFORTUNE/FLORIDA TODAY
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in KSC offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in KSC offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
CHRISTINA LAFORTUNE/FLORIDA TODAY
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in KSC offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in KSC offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
CHRISTINA LAFORTUNE/FLORIDA TODAY
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in KSC offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in KSC offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
CHRISTINA LAFORTUNE/FLORIDA TODAY
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in KSC offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in KSC offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
CHRISTINA LAFORTUNE/FLORIDA TODAY
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in KSC offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in KSC offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
CHRISTINA LAFORTUNE/FLORIDA TODAY
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in Kennedy Space Center offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in Kennedy Space Center offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
CHRISTINA LAFORTUNE/FLORIDA TODAY
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in KSC offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in KSC offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
CHRISTINA LAFORTUNE/FLORIDA TODAY
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in KSC offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in KSC offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
CHRISTINA LAFORTUNE/FLORIDA TODAY
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in Kennedy Space Center offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in Kennedy Space Center offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
CHRISTINA LAFORTUNE/FLORIDA TODAY
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in Kennedy Space Center offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in Kennedy Space Center offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
CHRISTINA LAFORTUNE/FLORIDA TODAY
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in Kennedy Space Center offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in Kennedy Space Center offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
CHRISTINA LAFORTUNE/FLORIDA TODAY
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in Kennedy Space Center offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
For every space shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in Kennedy Space Center offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
CHRISTINA LAFORTUNE/FLORIDA TODAY
For every Space Shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in Kennedy Space Center offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
For every Space Shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in Kennedy Space Center offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
CHRISTINA LAFORTUNE/FLORIDA TODAY
For every Space Shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in Kennedy Space Center offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
For every Space Shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in Kennedy Space Center offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
CHRISTINA LAFORTUNE/FLORIDA TODAY
For every Space Shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in Kennedy Space Center offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
For every Space Shuttle mission after the Challenger explosion, NASA encouraged the astronauts' children to decorate whiteboards while they waited for launch. The boards remain on display in Kennedy Space Center offices, tangible reminders of the lessons of the past.
CHRISTINA LAFORTUNE/FLORIDA TODAY