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Challenger: The Final Flight

Name: Challenger: The Final Flight
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2020
Rating: 7.1

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

By Steven Leckart, Glen Zipper

Episodes

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Space for EveryoneThe new Space Shuttle program captivates America and draws a diverse, determined crop of astronauts. But safety issues arise out of public view.44m
HELP!To revive public interest, NASA chooses teacher Christa McAuliffe to be the first civilian on the Shuttle. Issues with the solid rocket boosters linger.42m
A Major MalfunctionAfter several delays, the crew prepares for launch as engineers and NASA officials tensely discuss concerns about the O-rings and a cold weather launch.41m
Nothing Ends HereChallenger's shocking explosion devastates the families of the crew as well as millions watching live, and an investigation puts NASA on the defensive.53m