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Space.com • Elizabeth Howell

40 years after Challenger: lessons learned, but human spaceflight remains hard

On the 40th anniversary of the Challenger disaster, industry reflection underscores that despite decades of technical and procedural advances intended to codify 'lessons learned,' crewed spaceflight remains complex and high-risk. The 1986 breakup that killed seven astronauts still shapes safety culture and program decisions today.

2026-01-27T21:14:59.991165-08:00
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orbitaltoday.com • Kerry Harrison

Spaceflight’s Invisible Allies: How Biofilms May Hold The Key To Survival Beyond Earth

By orbitaltoday.com: New research argues biofilms may need to be engineered, not eliminated, to protect astronaut and crop health on long-duration missions.

2026-01-27T17:13:43.899192-08:00