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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.

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.

Info about Challenger

Studio(s): King Phoenix Entertainment, IndieProd Company Productions

Originally Released: United States, Feb 25, 1990

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama