In the aftermath of the Challenger accident, the 51-L crew's families came together, still grieving from loss, but firmly committed to the belief that they must carry on the spirit of their loved ones by continuing the Challenger crew's educational mission. If you would like to read more about the inspirational story of how Challenger Center for Space Science Education was created, click here.
Through the hard work of community leaders, business officials, educators, cities and school districts, the Challenger Learning Center of the Rio Grande Valley opened its’ doors on February 14, 2000. Since then, the CLC-RGV has serviced thousands of students from Port Isabel, TX to as far away as Laredo, TX.