Documentary

Challenger: The Final Flight

7.1(143)

First Aired:September 16, 2020

Seasons:1 season

Episodes:4

Status:Ended

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

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Seasons & Episodes

E1Space for Everyone

44m7.7

Sep 16, 2020

The new Space Shuttle program captivates America and draws a diverse, determined crop of astronauts. But safety issues arise out of public view.

E2HELP!

42m7.7

Sep 16, 2020

To revive public interest, NASA chooses teacher Christa McAuliffe to be the first civilian on the Shuttle. Issues with the solid rocket boosters linger.

E3A Major Malfunction

41m7.8

Sep 16, 2020

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.

E4Nothing Ends Here

53m8.0

Sep 16, 2020

Challenger's shocking explosion devastates the families of the crew as well as millions watching live, and an investigation puts NASA on the defensive.