'''Ellison Shoji Onizuka''' (June 24, 1946 - January 28, 1986) was an Japanese-American astronaut from Kealakekua, Kona, Hawai'i who died during the destruction of the Space Shuttle ''Challenger'', where he was serving as mission specialist on mission STS-51-L.

Early life

Ellison Onizuka was the oldest son and second youngest...(continue reading)