Challenger: The Final Flight

44min

Documentary

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

Production Companies

Bad Robot

Sutter Road Picture Company

Zipper Bros Films

Episodes

Cast

Space for Everyone

1. Space for Everyone

44min

16th Sep 2020

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

HELP!

2. HELP!

42min

16th Sep 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.

A Major Malfunction

3. A Major Malfunction

41min

16th Sep 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.

Nothing Ends Here

4. Nothing Ends Here

53min

16th Sep 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.

First air date

16th Sep 2020

Last air date

16th Sep 2020

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks