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Challenger

A profile of the astronauts, crew, and civilians who were involved in the January 28, 1986 flight of the spaceship, Challenger, that resulted in its explosion upon takeoff. The center point of the film is the safety inspections and arguments surrounding the use of the o-rings that ultimately were blamed for the explosion.

Top Cast

  • Karen Allen

    Karen Allen

    Christa McAuliffe

  • Barry Bostwick

    Barry Bostwick

    Commander Francis R. Scobee

  • Julie Fulton

    Julie Fulton

    Dr. Judith A. Resnick

  • Richard Jenkins

    Richard Jenkins

    Gregory B. Jarvis

  • Brian Kerwin

    Brian Kerwin

    Captain Michael J. Smith

  • Joe Morton

    Joe Morton

    Dr. Ronald McNair

  • Keone Young

    Keone Young

    Lt. Colonel Ellison Onizuka

  • Raye Birk

    Raye Birk

    Joseph Kilminster

  • James Monroe Black

    James Monroe Black

    Robert Mayfield

Overview

A profile of the astronauts, crew, and civilians who were involved in the January 28, 1986 flight of the spaceship, Challenger, that resulted in its explosion upon takeoff. The center point of the film is the safety inspections and arguments surrounding the use of the o-rings that ultimately were blamed for the explosion.

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