CSPAN American Perspectives January 30, 2011
>> a discussion on the future of the u.s. space program as the shuttle program comes to a close. first, remarks from president reagan from the night the shuttle challenger exploded. >> ladies and gentlemen, i plan to speak to you tonight to report on the state of the union, but the events of earlier today have changed those plans. today is a day for mourning and remembering. nancy and i are paid to the court with the tragedy of the shuttle challenger. this is truly a national loss. 19 years ago, almost to the day, we lost three astronauts in a terrible accident on the ground. we have...