Next up, we talk about a new 4-episode limited series from Netflix:

Challenger – The Final Flight

Created by Steven Leckart and Glen Zipper

Challenger: The Final Flight

Synopsis:

A 4-part limited series that covers the tragic loss of the shuttle Challenger in 1986, with an emphasis on the crew’s stories, leading up to the investigation into what caused the loss of seven astronauts on January 28, 1986.

On a freezing January morning in 1986, seven intrepid souls boarded the NASA shuttle Challenger for what was supposed to be a reinvigoration of the space program, as the first “normal citizen” was to accompany the crew.

Christa McAuliffe, a teacher from New Hampshire, was aboard, along with Dick Scobee, Michael Smith, Ellison Onizuka, Judith Resnik, Ronald McNair, and Gregory Jarvis.

Less than 90 seconds after launch, a nearly-instantaneous destruction of the shuttle occurred, leaving NASA, America, and indeed the whole world, in a state of shock.

Challenger – The Final Flight delves into the investigation of the cause of the explosion, pulling no punches on those whose decisions directly affected — some would say caused — the disaster.

A must-watch for any NASA or space travel enthusiast, Challenger – The Final Flight is a reminder of the limitless nature of man’s ambition alongside the limitations of his technology.