Challenger: The Final Flight

Synopsis

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

First Air Date: 2020-09-16

Last Air Date: 2020-09-16

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 4

Created By: Steven Leckart, Glen Zipper

Networks: Netflix

June Scobee Rodgers as Self - Wife of Francis "Dick" Scobee
William Harwood as Self - Cape Canaveral Bureau Chief, UPI (1984-1992)
Frederick Gregory as Self - Astronaut, NASA (1978-1993)
John Zarrella as Self - Correspondent, CNN (1983-2014)
Richard O. Covey as Self - Astronaut, NASA (1978-1994)
Steve Nesbitt as Self - Public Affairs Officer, NASA (1980-2010)
Allan McDonald as Self - Director, Solid Rocket Booster Program (1984-1989), Morton Thiokol Corp.
Leslie Serna as Self - Senior Publications Coordinator (1983-1990), Morton Thiokol Corp.
Gregory Jarvis as Self (archive footage)
Michael J. Smith as Self (archive footage)

No overview available for this season.

Ep. 1: Space for Everyone (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.
Ep. 2: HELP! (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.
Ep. 3: A Major Malfunction (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.
Ep. 4: Nothing Ends Here (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.