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The U.S. Mint unveiled the design for the Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin in December. Pre-orders started Thursday at noon. (COURTESY PHOTO)

MANCHESTER — U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas (D-Manchester) released the following statement on the 35th anniversary of the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger tragedy, which took place Thursday.

“Today we recognize a solemn anniversary in New Hampshire and across the nation as we mark the loss of the Challenger crew, including New Hampshire’s own Christa McAuliffe,” said Pappas.

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