NASA Challenger Mission STS-41-B

NASA Space Shuttle Challenger Mission STS-41-B footage, narrated by members of the mission crew. Space Shuttle Challenger seated on launchpad at night at Kennedy Space Center. NASA Astronauts Vance D. Brand, Robert L. Gibson, Bruce McCandless II, Robert L. Stewart, and Ronald E. McNair preparing to board Challenger. Astronauts boarding a shuttle-bus. The Challenger crew discusses their personal feelings on launch day. Early morning Challenger launch; rocket boosters igniting. Challenger crew discusses the science behind launching a space shuttle and their experiences during take-off. Challenger lifting off and accelerating though the Earth’s atmosphere. Adult Caucasian members of Congress celebrating. Smoke trailing from challenger in the sky. Solid Rocket Boosters (SRB's) disengaging from Challenger.