Challenger: The Final Flight Miniseries
16 September 2020
Episodes
1. Space for Everyone
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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2. HELP!
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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3. A Major Malfunction
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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4. Nothing Ends Here
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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Cast
June Scobee Rodgers
Self - Wife of Francis "Dick" Scobee
William Harwood
Self - Cape Canaveral Bureau Chief, UPI (1984-1992)
Frederick Gregory
Self - Astronaut, NASA (1978-1993)
John Zarrella
Self - Correspondent, CNN (1983-2014)
Richard O. Covey
Self - Astronaut, NASA (1978-1994)
Steve Nesbitt
Self - Public Affairs Officer, NASA (1980-2010)
Allan McDonald
Self - Director, Solid Rocket Booster Program (1984-1989), Morton Thiokol Corp.
Leslie Serna
Self - Senior Publications Coordinator (1983-1990), Morton Thiokol Corp.