The film tells the story of the January 28, 1986 space shuttle Challenger flight, which ended in a catastrophic explosion just 73 seconds after takeoff. The story focuses on the safety inspections and heated debates surrounding the use of o-rings, which ultimately led to the disaster.
Challenger
Christa McAuliffe, a New Hampshire teacher, embarked on a historic space-shuttle mission alongside six other astronauts in 1986, but the journey ended in tragedy.