Challenger: The Final Flight: Miniseries (2020)

1

Space for Everyone

74%

September 16, 2020 • 44m

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!

74%

September 16, 2020 • 44m

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

74%

September 16, 2020 • 44m

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

79%

Season Finale

September 16, 2020 • 44m

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

Crew 7

Directed by: Daniel Junge, Steven Leckart

Written by: No writer has been added.

Guest Stars 41 Full Cast & Crew

Peter Billingsley

Self - Spokesperson, Young Astronaut Program
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.
Barbara Morgan

Self - Teacher
Lisa Bristol

Self - Sister of Christa McAuliffe
Marcia Jarvis

Self - Wife of Gregory Jarvis
Richard Cook

Self - Resource Analyst, NASA (1985-1996)
Brian Russell

Self - Engineer, Solid Rocket Booster Program (1977-2015), Morton Thiokol Corp.
Jane Smith-Wolcott

Self - Wife of Michael J. Smith
Arnold Aldrich

Self - Manager, NASA Shuttle Program (1985-1986)
William Lucas

Self - Director, NASA (1974-1986), Marshall Space Flight Center
Robert Crippen

Self - Astronaut, NASA (1969-1986)
Joseph Kilminster

Self - Vice President, Solid Rocket Booster Program (1983-1986), Morton Thiokol Corp.
Lawrence Mulloy

Self - Manager, NASA (1982-1986), Marshall Space Flight Center
Alison Smith Balch

Self - Daughter of Michael J. Smith
Cheryl McNair

Self - Astronaut, NASA (1978-1997)
Kris Jacques

Self - Student of Christa McAuliffe
Richard Truly

Self - Astronaut, NASA (1969-1983)
Rhea Seddon

Self - Astronaut, NASA (1978-1997)
David E. Sanger

Self - Journalist, New York Times
Alton Keel

Self - Executive Director, Rogers Commission
Donald Kutyna

Self - Member, Rogers Commission
Phillip Boffey

Self - Journalist, New York Times (1977-2016)
Leslie Serna

Self - Senior Publications Coordinator (1983-1990), Morton Thiokol Corp.
Larry Speakes

Self - White House Spokesman (archive footage)
Deke Slayton

Self - Former Astronaut (archive footage)
Francis Scobee

Self (archive footage)
Ellison Onizuka

Self (archive footage)
Ron McNair

Self (archive footage)
Judith Resnik

Self (archive footage)
Gregory Jarvis

Self (archive footage)
Michael J. Smith

Self (archive footage)
Christa McAuliffe

Self (archive footage)
Tom Brokaw

Self (archive footage)
Jesse Moore

Self - Dir., Johnson Space Center (archive footage)
Ronald Reagan

Self (archive footage)