NASA confirms discovery underwater artifact from Space Shuttle Challenger disaster

On January 28, 1986, a The Space Shuttle Challenger has suffered a malfunctionThe seven crew members aboard were killed shortly after takeoff. A piece of the doomed spacecraft is now found on the Florida ocean floor.

While searching for the wreckage, a documentary crew from History Channel discovered an underwater artifact. In a statement on ThursdayThen there’s the NASAShe stated that she had viewed the footage and confirmed that the department was from Challenger. Challenger’s loss, and then ColombiaHe urged NASA to improve safety efforts in 2003.

Archives channel subscribed to previewThursday will be the opening day of the exhibition, which will focus on the discovery of this artifact. It will be part of the series. Bermuda Triangle: In Cursed Watersalthough the Challenger piece has not been found in the Bermuda Triangle, an area of ​​the ocean that has a reputation for urban legend due to the disappearance of ships and planes.

The footage shows divers removing sand and fish swimming over the artifacts. The section is approximately 20 feet long (6 m) and consists of a series (8 cm) tiles. “I think we need to talk to NASA,” one of the divers said at the end of the clip. The History Channel will air Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters on Tuesday, November 22nd.

NASA has not determined the origin of the section, but the thermal tiles look identical to the spacecraft’s belly. Over the years, NASA has collected debris from the disaster. Washing part of the left wing of the shuttleIn 1996, on the beach in Florida.

The Challenger disaster is one those moments that are etched in the collective memory for all who were there at the time. Where were your thoughts when this happened? “This discovery allows us to pause once again, to pay tribute the legacy of seven astronauts that we lost and to reflect upon how this tragedy has changed our lives,” said Bill Nelson (NASA Administrator).

Space Shuttle antiques belong to the US government. NASA is currently considering additional actions to honor the legacy of the Challenger astronauts who died and their families.