The Challenger Disaster
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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.
The Challenger Disaster is a 2013 TV movie drama that recounts the investigation into the 1986 space shuttle explosion that killed seven astronauts, including teacher Christa McAuliffe. The film follows Nobel Prize-winning physicist Richard Feynman as he works to uncover the technical cause behind one of America's most devastating spaceflight tragedies.
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Wide release in United States · Rated PG-13
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William HurtRichard Feynman
Bruce GreenwoodGeneral Kutyna
Joanne WhalleyGweneth Feynman
Brian DennehyRogers
Eve BestSally Ride
Kevin McNallyLawrence Mulloy
Henry GoodmanDr. Weiss
Langley KirkwoodAvionics Engineer
Nick BoraineSRB Engineer
Meganne YoungMichelle Feynman
Danny KeoghHead Of Recovery
Sean Cameron MichaelJudson Lovingood
Robert HobbsAllan J. Macdonald
Stephen JenningsNeil Armstrong
Nicholas PaulingBill Graham
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When was The Challenger Disaster released?
The film premiered on March 18, 2013.
What is the film about?
It dramatizes the investigation into the 1986 Challenger space shuttle explosion and Richard Feynman's role in discovering the cause of the disaster that killed seven astronauts.
Is this a true story?
Yes, the film is based on the real 1986 Challenger disaster and the actual investigation that followed, though it dramatizes events for theatrical effect.
Where can I watch it?
As a 2013 TV movie, it is available on various streaming and cable platforms, though specific availability depends on your location and subscription services.
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