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

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Season 1

8.2/10433 votes
A Major Malfunction
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/16/2020
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.
Director: Daniel Junge, Steven Leckart
Writer: Unknown
8.1/10422 votes
Nothing Ends Here
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/16/2020
Challenger's shocking explosion devastates the families of the crew as well as millions watching live, and an investigation puts NASA on the defensive.
Director: Daniel Junge, Steven Leckart
Writer: Unknown
7.7/10444 votes
HELP!
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/16/2020
To revive public interest, NASA chooses teacher Christa McAuliffe to be the first civilian on the Shuttle. Issues with the solid rocket boosters linger.
Director: Daniel Junge, Steven Leckart
Writer: Unknown
7.6/10480 votes
Space for Everyone
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/16/2020
The new Space Shuttle program captivates America and draws a diverse, determined crop of astronauts. But safety issues arise out of public view.
Director: Daniel Junge, Steven Leckart
Writer: Unknown