Challenger: The Final Flight
Challenger: The Final Flight

Challenger: The Final Flight (2020)

7.1 (141 votes)
1 Season
September 16, 2020
English
Documentary

Synopsis

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

Creator

Sean M. Stuart, Ben Stephenson, Rachel Rusch Rich

Network

Netflix

Episodes

Space for Everyone
E1

Space for Everyone

Sep 16, 2020
44 min
7.7

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

HELP!
E2

HELP!

Sep 16, 2020
42 min
7.7

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
E3

A Major Malfunction

Sep 16, 2020
41 min
7.8

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
E4

Nothing Ends Here

Sep 16, 2020
53 min
8.0

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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Details

Original Title

Challenger: The Final Flight

Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

4

Production

Bad Robot, Sutter Road Picture Company, Zipper Bros Films