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Challenger: The Final Flight
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Challenger: The Final Flight

Wed, Sep 16, 2020
  • Documentary
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Synopsis

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

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Episodes

1 season · 4 episodes

Ended · 4 aired
Season 1
4 episodes · 4 aired
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  • E1
    Space for Everyone
    Aired · Wed, Sep 16, 2020 · 44m

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

  • E2
    HELP!
    Aired · Wed, Sep 16, 2020 · 42m

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

  • E3
    A Major Malfunction
    Aired · Wed, Sep 16, 2020 · 41m

    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.

  • E4
    Nothing Ends Here
    Aired · Wed, Sep 16, 2020 · 53m

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