Movie Description

The Challenger Disaster

(2013)

Overview

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.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleThe Challenger Disaster

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2013-03-18

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 30m

Homepagehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00zstkn

Production CompaniesScience Channel,BBC,Erste Weltweit Medien,Pictureshow Productions,The Open University

Genres

  • Thriller
  • Drama
  • History