
And yet tragedy let to triumph, as the families of the astronauts created an educational program to honor the astronauts and inspire the next generation. They formed the Challenger Center for Space Science Education, with a mission to "inspire, explore and learn". Now with a national network of 47 Challenger Learning Centers, the program takes students on simulated missions to space, reaching 400,000 students every year - over 4,000,000 during our 25 year history.
Join us for a year-long series of events, as we honor the legacy of the Challenger 7 heroes - and celebrate the accomplishments of the Challenger Learning Center network.
Exciting New Astronaut Webcast Series
Each month, we will feature an astronaut, with descriptions on our web site, and a live webcast, with a chance for students to ask questions.
So, if you have you ever wanted to ask an astronaut about space or space exploration, here is your chance!
Check our Earth to Astronaut page for future events schedule.
You may submit questions at: http://www.challenger.org/25 or by email to 25@challenger.org, or use the instant message feature during the live webcast. Adobe Flash Player is required to participate and view the webcast. A new web environment will open on your computer with a chat interface to ask questions.
Archived Webcast with Miles O'Brien & Dr. June Scobee from Houston, TX
Wecbast will start at 1:25:00
National tragedy inspires Space Learning Centers
The Challenger
A new 25th anniversary tribute
A visit to Challenger Learning Center, Hammond, IN

