Challenger: The Final Flight

Documentary

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 & Seasons

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Miniseries

4 Episodes

EP 01

01.Space for Everyone

44m★ 7.6

2020-09-16

01.Space for Everyone

44m★ 7.6

Aired 2020-09-16

The 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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EP 02

02.HELP!

42m★ 7.7

2020-09-16

02.HELP!

42m★ 7.7

Aired 2020-09-16

To 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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EP 03

03.A Major Malfunction

41m★ 7.8

2020-09-16

03.A Major Malfunction

41m★ 7.8

Aired 2020-09-16

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.

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EP 04

04.Nothing Ends Here

53m★ 8

2020-09-16

04.Nothing Ends Here

53m★ 8

Aired 2020-09-16

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

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