Challenger Point, Colorado paperweight

3 1/4 inch diameter
Cast in fine pewter
Felt backing
With soft fleece pouch
In clear-vinyl covered box

PLACE NAME: Challenger Point
ELEVATION: 14,081 ft.
COORDINATES: N37° 58 49 W105° 36 22
LOCATION: Sangre de Cristo Range, Colorado, USA

Challenger Point, while not an official Colorado 14er, is notable for honoring the memory of the crew of space shuttle Challenger which failed during its launch on January, 28, 1986. Alan Silverstein and party placed a bronze plaque at the summit on July 19, 1987, bearing the following inscription:
CHALLENGER POINT 14,080+ Feet
In Memory of the Crew of Shuttle Challenger Seven who died accepting the risk, expanding Mankinds horizons January 28, 1986 Ad Astra Per Aspera* *Translated: To the stars through adversity.

• Product Number: GSU_PW_CHALLENGER
• Reference Product Number: 2306084M
• ISBN: - None -
• Map format: - None -
• Map type: Accessories - Other Accessories
• Geographical region: United States
• Geographical subregion: Colorado