Episode
Challenger: The Final Flight: A Major Malfunction
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- Challenger: The Final Flight
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 3
- Air date
- 2020-09-16
- Runtime
- 41 min
Episode context
A Major Malfunction is Episode 3 in Miniseries of Challenger: The Final Flight. It aired on 2020-09-16. The runtime is 41 min.
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Episode 4: Nothing Ends Here
Challenger's shocking explosion devastates the families of the crew as well as millions watching live, and an investigation puts NASA on the defensive.