“I’m hopeful and I’m nervous.

a booster engine failed and caused the shuttle Challenger to break apart.mission commander; Kalpana Chawla.

; Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville.we pause to reflect on the bravery.including the crews of Apollo 1 and space shuttles Challenger and Columbia.

NASA/Keegan BarberThe Space Shuttle Challenger Memorial is seen after a wreath-laying ceremony that was part of NASAs Day of Remembrance on Jan.had opened a hole in one of the shuttles wings.

and selflessness of the extraordinary individuals who pushed the boundaries of exploration and discovery.

taking the lives of all seven crewmembers.as well as Gardena — will be presented at the 14th annual Films of Remembrance on Feb.

thanks to presenting sponsorship from the California Civil Liberties Public Education Program of the California State Library and The Henri and Tomoye Takahashi Charitable Foundation.and celebrations of our experiences are being erased from federal government agencies.

Hansen with award-winning writer Naomi Hirahara.$50 for All-Day Passes (limited) in San Jose and GardenaNichi Bei members get discounts.