The Challenger Disaster

7.3PG-13

MovieThriller, Drama20131h 30m

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.

The Challenger Disaster poster

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.

Directed by: James Hawes
Written by: Kate Gartside
Genres: Thriller, Drama, History, TV Movie
Released: March 18, 2013
Runtime: 1h 30m
Status: Released
Language: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
Studios: Science Channel, BBC, Erste Weltweit Medien, Pictureshow Productions, The Open University