Space Shuttle ChallengerSpace Shuttle Challenger: Days That Shocked the World

...That Shocked the World: The truth behind the rocket disaster of 1986 that killed seven US astronauts. Why did the launch go ahead after NASA engineers called for it to be cancelled?

Space Shuttle Challenger was broadcast on Channel 4 at Wednesday 28 January 2026, 22:30. This episode was initially placed on Saturday 3 January 2026.

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Space Shuttle Challenger

Space Shuttle Challenger is a TV show on Channel 4. The truth behind the NASA rocket disaster of 1986 that killed seven US astronauts. Why did the launch go ahead after NASA engineers called for it to be cancelled? The program has been available since 2026. A total of 1 episode was broadcast in January 2026.

Last broadcast:28/01/2026 at 22:30

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