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The Challenger Disaster

The tragic true story of the 1986 space shuttle Challenger disaster, revealing the chain of events that ultimately led to a devastating failure.

The movie follows the investigation into the Challenger space shuttle disaster, which occurred just 73 seconds into its flight on January 28, 1986. Despite the complexity of the space shuttle and many vested interests, a Presidential Commission was formed to uncover the truth. One key member of the commission was Richard Feynman, a renowned scientist who brought exceptional integrity, charm, and scientific logic to the investigation, ultimately helping to make the US Space Programme safer.

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United Kingdom

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Info about The Challenger Disaster

Studio(s): Science Channel, BBC

Originally Released: United Kingdom, Mar 18, 2013

Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States

Genres:Drama, History

The Challenger Disaster: Where to Watch Online in United Kingdom?

At the present time, viewers have the opportunity to enjoy "The Challenger Disaster" completely free of charge, though with occasional advertisements, on the following streaming platforms: BBC iPlayer.