Episodes 4

1

Space for Everyone

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September 16, 202044m

The new Space Shuttle program captivates America and draws a diverse, determined crop of astronauts. But safety issues arise out of public view.

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2

HELP!

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September 16, 202042m

To revive public interest, NASA chooses teacher Christa McAuliffe to be the first civilian on the Shuttle. Issues with the solid rocket boosters linger.

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3

A Major Malfunction

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September 16, 202041m

After several delays, the crew prepares for launch as engineers and NASA officials tensely discuss concerns about the O-rings and a cold weather launch.

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4

Nothing Ends Here

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Season Finale
September 16, 202053m

Challenger's shocking explosion devastates the families of the crew as well as millions watching live, and an investigation puts NASA on the defensive.

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Crew 7

Directed by: Daniel Junge, Steven Leckart

Written by: No writer has been added.

Guest Stars 41 Full Cast & Crew

  1. Peter Billingsley

    Self - Spokesperson, Young Astronaut Program

  2. June Scobee Rodgers

    Self - Wife of Francis "Dick" Scobee

  3. William Harwood

    Self - Cape Canaveral Bureau Chief, UPI (1984-1992)

  4. Frederick Gregory

    Self - Astronaut, NASA (1978-1993)

  5. John Zarrella

    Self - Correspondent, CNN (1983-2014)

  6. Richard O. Covey

    Self - Astronaut, NASA (1978-1994)

  7. Steve Nesbitt

    Self - Public Affairs Officer, NASA (1980-2010)

  8. Allan McDonald

    Self - Director, Solid Rocket Booster Program (1984-1989), Morton Thiokol Corp.

  9. Barbara Morgan

    Self - Teacher

  10. Lisa Bristol

    Self - Sister of Christa McAuliffe

  11. Marcia Jarvis

    Self - Wife of Gregory Jarvis

  12. Richard Cook

    Self - Resource Analyst, NASA (1985-1996)

  13. Brian Russell

    Self - Engineer, Solid Rocket Booster Program (1977-2015), Morton Thiokol Corp.

  14. Jane Smith-Wolcott

    Self - Wife of Michael J. Smith

  15. Arnold Aldrich

    Self - Manager, NASA Shuttle Program (1985-1986)

  16. William Lucas

    Self - Director, NASA (1974-1986), Marshall Space Flight Center

  17. Robert Crippen

    Self - Astronaut, NASA (1969-1986)

  18. Joseph Kilminster

    Self - Vice President, Solid Rocket Booster Program (1983-1986), Morton Thiokol Corp.

  19. Lawrence Mulloy

    Self - Manager, NASA (1982-1986), Marshall Space Flight Center

  20. Alison Smith Balch

    Self - Daughter of Michael J. Smith

  21. Cheryl McNair

    Self - Astronaut, NASA (1978-1997)

  22. Kris Jacques

    Self - Student of Christa McAuliffe

  23. Richard Truly

    Self - Astronaut, NASA (1969-1983)

  24. Rhea Seddon

    Self - Astronaut, NASA (1978-1997)

  25. David E. Sanger

    Self - Journalist, New York Times

  26. Alton Keel

    Self - Executive Director, Rogers Commission

  27. Donald Kutyna

    Self - Member, Rogers Commission

  28. Phillip Boffey

    Self - Journalist, New York Times (1977-2016)

  29. Leslie Serna

    Self - Senior Publications Coordinator (1983-1990), Morton Thiokol Corp.

  30. Larry Speakes

    Self - White House Spokesman (archive footage)

  31. Deke Slayton

    Self - Former Astronaut (archive footage)

  32. Francis Scobee

    Self (archive footage)

  33. Ellison Onizuka

    Self (archive footage)

  34. Ron McNair

    Self (archive footage)

  35. Judith Resnik

    Self (archive footage)

  36. Gregory Jarvis

    Self (archive footage)

  37. Michael J. Smith

    Self (archive footage)

  38. Christa McAuliffe

    Self (archive footage)

  39. Tom Brokaw

    Self (archive footage)

  40. Jesse Moore

    Self - Dir., Johnson Space Center (archive footage)

  41. Ronald Reagan

    Self (archive footage)

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