Anniversary of the Challenger Explosion

[envirotex]

You have to look at it compared to the number of attempters....Astronauts are fearless.

 

[NCcarguy]

If I didn't feel old by looking at the title of this post, I do after seeing most of the responses. I was working as a drafter with Kimley-Horn. One of the girls that I worked with, Judy, brought in a small black and white portable TV, and we all gathered in her cubicle to watch. Now I feel old....

 

[Supe]

Sadly, today is the anniversary of the Columbia disaster.  This one I do remember vividly.  So sad watching the TV screen and just seeing those glowing bits flying through the air.  I just thought to myself that I hoped it was quick and painless for those on board.  

 

[knight1fox3]

brought in a small black and white portable TV, and we all gathered in her cubicle to watch.

Wait, so it wasn't broadcast in HD then? :huh:

 

[Dexman PE PMP]

I'm pretty sure you couldn't stream the video on your phone either...

 

[ptatohed]

I was in elementary school - 3rd or 4th grade maybe - and they had brought all us kids to the library where they wheeled in the 27" boob-tube on top of the tall rolling tv cart.  We all sat on the floor indian-style to watch.  When the explosion happened, I don't think my little kid brain had the ability to truly understand the depth of what just happened.  But I remember all the teachers/staff silently looking at each other like 'what do we do?'.  They quickly turned off the tv and quietly escorted us back to class.