Challenger Shuttle: Countdown To Disaster

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A documentary examining the 1986 Challenger space shuttle tragedy. Using archival footage and expert analysis, it details the historic mission, the diverse crew, and the teacher Christa McAuliffe's inclusion. The film investigates the technical failures involving the O-rings and the flawed decision making process that ignored engineers' warnings about cold weather. It recounts the catastrophic launch, the nationwide shock, and the subsequent investigation that changed NASA forever.

Documentary

Directed by

Angelica Butcher

Starring

President Ronald Reagan, Tom Timmons, Dustin Ebaugh, Tom Simmons