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Connections: Discussing the space shuttle Challenger disaster

Monday marked 33 years since the space shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds into its flight. All seven crew members, including a teacher, were killed. It's a tragedy that shook many Americans and, according to some writers, ended the space age of innocence. 

We talk with representatives from the Challenger Learning Centerabout how space exploration -- and spaceflight tragedies -- have been taught and viewed over decades. In studio:

  • Peter Robson, mission commander for the Challenger Learning Center in Rochester
  • Andy Raab, mission commander for the Challenger Learning Center in Rochester
Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.
Megan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.