Challenger: The Final Flight

Name: Challenger: The Final Flight
Director: Daniel Junge
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2020-09-16
Rating: 7.1
Cast: June Scobee Rodgers, William Harwood, Frederick Gregory, John Zarrella, Richard O. Covey

Year: 2020
Country: US
Language: en
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 44 min
Rating: 7.1/10
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 4
Director: Daniel Junge

Plot Overview

Engineers, officials and the crew members' families provide their perspective on the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and its aftermath.

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Director

DJDaniel Junge

Cast & Key Characters

June Scobee Rodgers in Challenger: The Final Flight

June Scobee RodgersSelf - Wife of Francis "Dick" Scobee WHWilliam HarwoodSelf - Cape Canaveral Bureau Chief, UPI (1984-1992)FGFrederick GregorySelf - Astronaut, NASA (1978-1993)JZJohn ZarrellaSelf - Correspondent, CNN (1983-2014)RORichard O. CoveySelf - Astronaut, NASA (1978-1994)SNSteve NesbittSelf - Public Affairs Officer, NASA (1980-2010)AMAllan McDonaldSelf - Director, Solid Rocket Booster Program (1984-1989), Morton Thiokol Corp.LSLeslie SernaSelf - Senior Publications Coordinator (1983-1990), Morton Thiokol Corp.GJGregory JarvisSelf (archive footage)MJMichael J. SmithSelf (archive footage)CMChrista McAuliffeSelf (archive footage)

Peter Billingsley in Challenger: The Final Flight

Peter BillingsleySelf - Spokesperson, Young Astronaut Program

Writers

Steven Leckart

Glen Zipper

Production

Bad Robot Zipper Bros Films Sutter Road Picture Company Netflix

Season & Episode Breakdown

Miniseries 4 episodes

1 Space for Everyone 2020-09-16
2 HELP! 2020-09-16
3 A Major Malfunction 2020-09-16
4 Nothing Ends Here 2020-09-16

Critical Reception & Ratings

Challenger: The Final Flight is rated 7.1 out of 10 by viewers — 149 votes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Challenger: The Final Flight about?

Engineers, officials and the crew members' families provide their perspective on the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and its aftermath.

How many seasons and episodes does Challenger: The Final Flight have?

1 season and 4 episodes.

Is Challenger: The Final Flight still airing, and will there be another season?

This series has ended. It finished after 1 season and 4 episodes; no new season announced according to TMDB. According to TMDB; data last refreshed October 20, 2026.

Who stars in Challenger: The Final Flight?

June Scobee Rodgers, William Harwood, Frederick Gregory, John Zarrella, Richard O. Covey, Steve Nesbitt.

Who is the director of Challenger: The Final Flight?

Daniel Junge.

When was Challenger: The Final Flight released?

2020.

Where can I watch Challenger: The Final Flight?

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