Challenger: The Final Flight
2020 · 1 season · 4 episodes · Ended · Netflix
Documentary
TMDB 7.1 · 148 votes
Engineers, officials and the crew members' families provide their perspective on the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and its aftermath.
Episodes
- S01E01Space for Everyone2020-09-1644m
The new Space Shuttle program captivates America and draws a diverse, determined crop of astronauts. But safety issues arise out of public view.
- S01E02HELP!2020-09-1642m
To revive public interest, NASA chooses teacher Christa McAuliffe to be the first civilian on the Shuttle. Issues with the solid rocket boosters linger.
- S01E03A Major Malfunction2020-09-1641m
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.
- S01E04Nothing Ends Here2020-09-1653m
Challenger's shocking explosion devastates the families of the crew as well as millions watching live, and an investigation puts NASA on the defensive.
Cast
June Scobee RodgersSelf - Wife of Francis "Dick" Scobee- William HarwoodSelf - Cape Canaveral Bureau Chief, UPI (1984-1992)
- Frederick GregorySelf - Astronaut, NASA (1978-1993)
- John ZarrellaSelf - Correspondent, CNN (1983-2014)
- Richard O. CoveySelf - Astronaut, NASA (1978-1994)
- Steve NesbittSelf - Public Affairs Officer, NASA (1980-2010)
- Allan McDonaldSelf - Director, Solid Rocket Booster Program (1984-1989), Morton Thiokol Corp.
- Leslie SernaSelf - Senior Publications Coordinator (1983-1990), Morton Thiokol Corp.
- Gregory JarvisSelf (archive footage)
- Michael J. SmithSelf (archive footage)
- Christa McAuliffeSelf (archive footage)
Peter BillingsleySelf - Spokesperson, Young Astronaut Program