Engineers, officials and the crew members' families provide their perspective on the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and its aftermath.
Challenger: The Final Flight (Season 1)
Space for Everyone (Episode 1) 7.7
Air date: 2020-09-16
Runtime: 44 min
Overview: The new Space Shuttle program captivates America and draws a diverse, determined crop of astronauts. But safety issues arise out of public view.
HELP! (Episode 2) 7.7
Air date: 2020-09-16
Runtime: 42 min
Overview: To revive public interest, NASA chooses teacher Christa McAuliffe to be the first civilian on the Shuttle. Issues with the solid rocket boosters linger.
A Major Malfunction (Episode 3) 7.8
Air date: 2020-09-16
Runtime: 41 min
Overview: After several delays, the crew prepares for launch as engineers and NASA officials tensely discuss concerns about the O-rings and a cold weather launch.
Nothing Ends Here (Episode 4) 8.1
Air date: 2020-09-16
Runtime: 53 min
Overview: Challenger's shocking explosion devastates the families of the crew as well as millions watching live, and an investigation puts NASA on the defensive.
Seasons
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