Series synopsis
Challenger: The Final Flight is an American documentary television series that premiered on Netflix on September 16, 2020. It ended on September 16, 2020. It was created by Steven Leckart, Glen Zipper.
Engineers, officials and the crew members' families provide their perspective on the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and its aftermath.
Premise
Engineers, officials and the crew members' families provide their perspective on the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and its aftermath.
Cast and characters
Guest cast
- Peter Billingsley as Self - Spokesperson, Young Astronaut Program
- June Scobee Rodgers as Self - Wife of Francis "Dick" Scobee
- William Harwood as Self - Cape Canaveral Bureau Chief, UPI (1984-1992)
- Frederick Gregory as Self - Astronaut, NASA (1978-1993)
- John Zarrella as Self - Correspondent, CNN (1983-2014)
- Richard O. Covey as Self - Astronaut, NASA (1978-1994)
- Steve Nesbitt as Self - Public Affairs Officer, NASA (1980-2010)
- Allan McDonald as Self - Director, Solid Rocket Booster Program (1984-1989), Morton Thiokol Corp.
- Barbara Morgan as Self - Teacher
- Lisa Bristol as Self - Sister of Christa McAuliffe
- Marcia Jarvis as Self - Wife of Gregory Jarvis
- Richard Cook as Self - Resource Analyst, NASA (1985-1996)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | September 16, 2020 | September 16, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
September 16, 2020 |
| 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. |
September 16, 2020 |
| 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. |
September 16, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 16, 2020 |
| Last aired | September 16, 2020 |
| Runtime | 44 minutes |
| Status | ended |