Challenger 1990

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:

Karen Allen
Christa McAuliffe 

Barry Bostwick
Commander Francis R. Scobee 

Julie Fulton
Dr. Judith A. Resnick 

Richard Jenkins
Gregory B. Jarvis 

Brian Kerwin
Captain Michael J. Smith 

Joe Morton
Dr. Ronald McNair