Shock Wears Off Prompting Space Flight Questions
After the Challenger disaster the nation faces a period of review and doubt. President Reagan pledges to continue space exploration while Congress weighs technical failures, policy questions, and the safety of civilian passengers in future shuttle missions.
Reagan Delays State Speech After Challenger Disaster
President Reagan initially planned to deliver the State of the Union as scheduled but postponed it for one week following the space shuttle Challenger tragedy. He later said the speech would still reflect the event, then announced the delay, stating the speech would be given next Tuesday to a joint session of Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reagan
Congress
House of Representatives
New Hampshire
Christa McAuliffe
Larry Speakes
Liffe
All America
Apparel price slashes sweep through department store
Regulating discounts cover sportcoats pajamas sweaters and vests with 50 to 75 percent off. Men and youths see half to nearly three quarters off on outerwear coats shirts and slacks with substantial markdowns on dresses and jewelry watches.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oval Office
Donald M. Rothberg
Kennedy Space Center
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Concord
N.H
John Glenn
Earth
U.S
Capitol Hill
Space Agency
Space
Christa McAu
Aiken
A.ken Standard
Aiken, S.C
Py Heritage Square
Men’s & Young Mens
Young Men's
Aigner
Beeen
ARROW
Jiffies
Mens Arrow
Ote
Fashion
Junior Dreses
LONG
Kashmiracles
Coats
Sss Eee Tne
Nsee Eee Ee Eeeteetian
TIMEX
LORUS