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The Challenger Disaster and its Historical Context
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
5:00-6:00pm
Online via Zoom
Remembering the 40th Anniversary of the Challenger disaster: January 28, 1986-2026.
The Christa McAuliffe Center invites multigenerational audiences to a series of conversations that will explore key formative moments in the life of Christa McAuliffe; examine the historical context of the 1986 Challenger mission; and reflect on the lessons learned from the tragedy.
Speakers:
Dr. Jennifer Levasseur, Space History Curator, National Air and Space Museum
Dr. Jon Huibregtse, Professor Emeritus, History, Framingham State University
framingham, MA
United States
Overcast, with a high of 62 and low of 46 degrees. Overcast in the morning,
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No. We were presented with a cost of $38.1M. Not once, but twice. With the end result of 'No' both times.
How is $40M now, 4% less than $38.1?
And what's this out of nowhere number of $41.6M? In case someone forgot, again, we were presented with $38.1M.
Great catch, Brian, and sincere apologies for the confusion. You are correct that Westwood Minute's previous reporting focused on $38.1 million as the project cost voted down by residents in 2025.
Hi Darlene - Thanks for updating.