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Old 28-01-2006   #1
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Hard to believe isnt it but its 20 years today since the Space Shuttle Challenger blew up 73 seconds after lift off.......
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that has gone over very fast.
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Jeeez... seems like 2 mins ago.
Look here if you need reminding!:
_http://history.nasa.gov/sts51l.html
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Re-runs of it still bring a lump to my throat.

I remember the first woman (teacher) on board and visions of all of the schoolkids watching the launch as a special treat!
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