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