The Challenger - 2013

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.

90min
2013
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.2/10

Cast

William Hurt profile pictureWilliam HurtRichard Feynman
Bruce Greenwood profile pictureBruce GreenwoodGeneral Kutyna
Joanne Whalley profile pictureJoanne WhalleyGweneth Feynman
Eve Best profile pictureEve BestSally Ride
Langley Kirkwood profile pictureLangley KirkwoodAvionics Engineer
Henry Goodman profile pictureHenry GoodmanDr. Weiss

About The Challenger

The Challenger Overview

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.

Runtime: 90min

Extra details

Original Title: The Challenger
Original Language: English
Directed By: James Hawes
Production Companies
Science ChannelBBCErste Weltweit MedienPictureshow ProductionsOpen University