Challenger

The story

A profile of the astronauts, crew, and civilians who were involved in the January 28, 1986 flight of the spaceship, Challenger, that resulted in its explosion upon takeoff. The center point of the film is the safety inspections and arguments surrounding the use of the o-rings that ultimately were blamed for the explosion.

Cast & crew

Karen AllenChrista McAuliffe

Barry BostwickCommander Francis R. Scobee

Julie Fulton

Julie FultonDr. Judith A. Resnick

Richard JenkinsGregory B. Jarvis

Brian KerwinCaptain Michael J. Smith

Joe MortonDr. Ronald McNair

Keone YoungLt. Colonel Ellison Onizuka

Raye BirkJoseph Kilminster

James Monroe Black

James Monroe BlackRobert Mayfield

Angela BassettCheryl McNair

Elizabeth KempJane Smith

Jeanne MoriLorna Onizuka