Ensure that the legacy of the Challenger Crew continues.

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The Challenger Legacy: 40 Years of Inspiration

January 2026 marks the 40th anniversary of the Challenger STS-51L tragedy, an event that forever changed the course of space exploration and education. We invite our community to join us in honoring the astronauts, their dedication, and their enduring legacy.

To commemorate the 40th anniversary, we have launched the Challenger Legacy Campaign, an initiative to support programs and exhibits that continue the mission of the Challenger crew.

Your support will help us:

  • Upgrade our mission control facility to enhance the student experience
  • Create a permanent exhibit honoring the Challenger astronauts
  • Develop new educational programming centered on the Challenger mission and its lessons

By contributing, you help ensure that the legacy of the Challenger Crew continues to guide young explorers for generations to come.

Pre-Launch Supporter

Every mission begins with preparation. As a Pre-Launch Supporter, your gift helps lay the groundwork for Challenger-inspired programs and exhibits.
Give $50.00

Mission Support Team

Behind every successful mission is a dedicated support team. Your contribution supports hands-on learning, mission control upgrades, and Challenger-focused programming.
Give $200.00

Legacy Mission Partner

Legacy Mission Partners play a vital role in carrying the Challenger crew’s mission forward. Your generous support helps us create meaningful updates that honor the crew and inspire future generations.
Give $500.00
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Thank You to Our Supporters

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19
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12
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15
Board Members

Supporter Amount Gift Date
Naomi Hruda  $25.00 3/4/2026 10:32 PM
Anonymous Donor  Pre-Launch Supporter $50.00 3/4/2026 9:48 PM
Michael Kincaid  Pre-Launch Supporter $100.00 3/4/2026 9:15 PM
Anonymous Donor  Pre-Launch Supporter $50.00 3/4/2026 8:57 PM
Kimberly Jacobs   Pre-Launch Supporter $50.00 3/4/2026 8:27 PM
Bret Staudt Willet & Betsy Staudt Willet  Pre-Launch Supporter $50.00 3/4/2026 7:59 PM
Anonymous Donor  Legacy Mission Partner $5,000.00 3/4/2026 7:45 PM
Samantha Strickland & Wes  Legacy Mission Partner $500.00 3/4/2026 7:24 PM
Jon D. Brown & Letitia T. Brown  Pre-Launch Supporter $100.00 3/4/2026 6:24 PM
MaryRose Sirianni   Pre-Launch Supporter $50.00 3/4/2026 6:12 PM
Ron Greenstein  Mission Support Team $250.00 3/4/2026 6:11 PM
Emily Pritchard   Mission Support Team $200.00 3/4/2026 6:09 PM
Dennis Schnittker & Mandy Schnittker   Pre-Launch Supporter $50.00 3/4/2026 5:45 PM
Anonymous Donor   Pre-Launch Supporter $100.00 3/4/2026 5:40 PM
ALLYSON WATSON & Darrick    Pre-Launch Supporter $50.00 3/4/2026 5:23 PM
Lindsay Pierce  Pre-Launch Supporter $100.00 3/4/2026 5:11 PM
Jimmie Davis & Dr. Shairi Turner-Davis  Mission Support Team $250.00 3/4/2026 4:59 PM
Shaun Macgillivray Pre-Launch Supporter $100.00 3/4/2026 4:35 PM
Meredith Russell   Pre-Launch Supporter $100.00 3/4/2026 4:23 PM
Michele Kiker & Jake Kiker   Mission Support Team $250.00 3/4/2026 4:19 PM
Gary Eggebraaten & Debra Eggebraaten   Pre-Launch Supporter $55.00 3/4/2026 4:16 PM
Hunter Hanstein  $5.00 3/4/2026 4:15 PM
Celenia Velasquez & Kaia Sikora  Pre-Launch Supporter $50.00 3/4/2026 3:56 PM
Ryan Boyle  Legacy Mission Partner $500.00 3/4/2026 3:43 PM
Paul Mitchell  Pre-Launch Supporter $100.00 3/4/2026 3:13 PM
Katherine Lennie   $25.00 3/4/2026 3:02 PM
Valerie Claus   $5.00 3/4/2026 2:30 PM
Anonymous Donor   Pre-Launch Supporter $50.00 3/4/2026 2:25 PM
Anonymous Donor  $20.00 3/4/2026 2:25 PM
Michele White  $25.00 3/4/2026 1:51 PM
Anonymous Donor   $5.00 3/4/2026 1:39 PM
Nancy Rosenbaum & Kent Rosenbaum   Pre-Launch Supporter $100.00 3/4/2026 1:25 PM
Beth Pannell  $5.00 3/4/2026 1:12 PM
JH Leale & Jennifer   Pre-Launch Supporter $100.00 3/4/2026 12:53 PM
Bryan Desloge  Pre-Launch Supporter $100.00 3/4/2026 12:03 PM
Allison Tant & Barry Richard   Pre-Launch Supporter $100.00 3/4/2026 11:54 AM
Lilly Higginbotham   $5.00 3/4/2026 11:46 AM
Anthony Pun & Amber Seale  Pre-Launch Supporter $100.00 3/4/2026 11:37 AM
Michelle Winokur   Pre-Launch Supporter $50.00 3/4/2026 11:29 AM
Bonner Buckner & Jennifer Buckner  Pre-Launch Supporter $50.00 3/4/2026 11:22 AM
Jeanette Yaeger & Don Yaeger  Pre-Launch Supporter $100.00 3/4/2026 11:05 AM
Bryan Davidson & Maggie Moody Davidson   Pre-Launch Supporter $100.00 3/4/2026 10:57 AM
Alan Hanstein & Amy       Legacy Mission Partner $1,000.00 3/4/2026 10:49 AM
Kathleen Daly & Reinhart Lerch    Mission Support Team $250.00 3/4/2026 10:43 AM
Nilanjana De & Suvranu De  Pre-Launch Supporter $100.00 3/4/2026 10:35 AM
Clay Hughes & Robbie Vendrely  $7.50 3/4/2026 9:51 AM
Allyn Dunstan   Pre-Launch Supporter $50.00 3/4/2026 9:38 AM
Daniel Allison    Pre-Launch Supporter $100.00 3/4/2026 9:31 AM
Todd Clark & Dr. Kathy Clark  Legacy Mission Partner $500.00 3/4/2026 8:38 AM
Jon S. Pridgeon & Lynn G. Franklin  Pre-Launch Supporter $50.00 3/4/2026 8:27 AM
Collin Ortone  $10.00 3/4/2026 8:18 AM
Valerie Boulos  $25.00 3/4/2026 8:12 AM
Jonathan Klepper    $5.00 3/4/2026 7:49 AM
Joe Smith  Pre-Launch Supporter $50.00 3/4/2026 4:53 AM

Donations for this project ended on 3/5/2026 12:00 AM

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