Today marks the 25th anniversary of the Challenger tragedy. I was in third grade, in a classroom during recess watching the launch live when the explosion occurred. NASA Administrator Charles Bolden makes a poignant and inspiring statement in remembrance of the space program’s fallen heroes here, while President Obama makes it political here.
Opening reception TONIGHT: Tony Millionaire (!) at the Scott Eder Gallery (18 Bridge St., Brooklyn NY).
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