President Trump Issues Statement on Anniversary of Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster
January 28, 2026
January 28, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- President Trump issued the following statement on the anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster:
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On this day 40 years ago, America tragically lost 7 brilliant, visionary, and courageous titans of space exploration aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger. On this solemn anniversary, we acknowledge that their legacies will remain forever etched upon our Nation's memory--and we recommit to advancing mankind's journey beyond the . . .
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On this day 40 years ago, America tragically lost 7 brilliant, visionary, and courageous titans of space exploration aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger. On this solemn anniversary, we acknowledge that their legacies will remain forever etched upon our Nation's memory--and we recommit to advancing mankind's journey beyond the . . .