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Section of destroyed space shuttle Challenger found on ocean floor

The shuttle broke apart shortly after lift-off on 28 January 1986, killed seven people on board.

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Nov 10th 2022, 9:30 PM

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Duignan set to battle under fire chairman Byrne for top role in Offaly

Two-time All-Ireland winner Michael Duignan is contesting the position at next month’s county convention.

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Nov 14th 2019, 11:54 AM

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Neymar eager to 'make history' with scalp over Champions League holders Real Madrid

PSG will take on Real Madrid in the last 16 of the Champions League.

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Dec 21st 2017, 6:53 PM

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Kevin McStay will face competition for the Roscommon job from former U21 manager

Nigel Dineen brought the county’s U21s to All-Ireland finals in 2012 and 2014.

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Sep 11th 2016, 1:52 PM

# challenger

It's 30 years since a space shuttle exploded on live tv while the world watched

The Challenger disaster of 28 January 1986 killed seven astronauts, including Christa McAuliffe – the first ever teacher in space.

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Jan 28th 2016, 10:16 PM

# Space Exploration

These 7 days are historically the deadliest in NASA history

On this day in 1986, the shuttle Challenger exploded just 73 seconds after launch.

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Jan 28th 2015, 11:00 AM

# End of an era

Space shuttle makes its final journey... by road

Endeavour’s two-miles-per-hour journey to the California Space Centre will mean all four shuttles have been rehoused.

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Oct 12th 2012, 7:34 PM

# Ace

Groth smashes record for fastest-ever serve

The 24-year-old Australian served a 263 kph rocket in South Korea on Wednesday.

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May 13th 2012, 2:29 PM

# Anniversary

On this date: Challenger space shuttle explodes after take-off

It was on this day in 1986 that the space shuttle exploded just 73 seconds into its launch from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. All seven crewmembers were killed.

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Jan 28th 2012, 2:37 PM