35 years ago today the crew of the Space Shuttle Challenger made the ultimate sacrifice for there country and for mankind. Francis R. Scobee, Commander. Michael J. Smith, Pilot. Ronald McNair, Mission Specialist. Ellison Onizuka, Mission Specialist. Judith Resnik, Mission Specialist. Gregory Jarvis, Payload Specialist. Christa McAuliffe, Payload Specialist & SchoolTeacher.