The Challenger Disaster
When the space shuttle Challenger blew up in 1986, it was the most shocking event in the history of American spaceflight. The deaths of seven astronauts, including the first teacher in space Christa McAuliffe, were watched live on television by millions of viewers. But what was more shocking was that the cause of the disaster might never be uncovered. The Challenger is the story of how Richard Feynman, one of America's most famous scientists, helped to discover the cause of a tragedy that stunned America.
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- Cast
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The Challenger Disaster
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 18, 2013
Runtime
1h 30m
Genres
Thriller, Drama, History
User Score
72%
Original Title
The Challenger Disaster
Production Companies
Science Channel, BBC, Erste Weltweit Medien, Pictureshow Productions, The Open University
Director
James Hawes
Description
When the space shuttle Challenger blew up in 1986, it was the most shocking event in the history of American spaceflight. The deaths of seven astronauts, including the first teacher in space Christa McAuliffe, were watched live on television by millions of viewers. But what was more shocking was that the cause of the disaster might never be uncovered. The Challenger is the story of how Richard Feynman, one of America's most famous scientists, helped to discover the cause of a tragedy that stunned America.
