Challenger: The Final Flight (Season 1)

Engineers, officials and the crew members' families provide their perspective on the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and its aftermath.

  • Poster for Space for Everyone

    Space for Everyone 7.5

    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.

  • Poster for HELP!

    HELP! 7.5

    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.

  • Poster for A Major Malfunction

    A Major Malfunction 7.6

    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.

  • Poster for Nothing Ends Here

    Nothing Ends Here 7.9

    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.

Challenger: The Final Flight

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