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The Challenger Disaster

"The most tragic disaster in American space history... and they saw it coming."

January 25, 2019 1h 38m 5.9/10 (18 votes)

Originally released in 2019. The Challenger Disaster is a drama/history film. directed by Nathan VonMinden.

Starring Eric Hanson, Dean Cain, and Glenn Morshower

Synopsis

On the eve of the Challenger explosion in 1986 one engineer goes to the extreme to stop the launch. This hot-headed engineer makes a desperate race against the clock to call off the billion dollar multi-delayed Challenger launch, convinced the O-ring seals will fail and kill everyone on board. The Company, Marshall Space Flight and NASA made a business decision. He made a human decision.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 25, 2019 7 years ago
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Runtime 1h 38m 98 minutes total
User Rating 5.9/10 Mixed (18 votes)
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Budget $175K Production budget
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$175,000

Production Companies

  • Vision Makers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Challenger Disaster about?

On the eve of the Challenger explosion in 1986 one engineer goes to the extreme to stop the launch. This hot-headed engineer makes a desperate race against the clock to call off the billion dollar ...

Who directed The Challenger Disaster?

The Challenger Disaster was directed by Nathan VonMinden.

How long is The Challenger Disaster?

The Challenger Disaster has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).

When was The Challenger Disaster released?

The Challenger Disaster was released on January 25, 2019 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Challenger Disaster?

The main cast of The Challenger Disaster includes Eric Hanson, Dean Cain, Glenn Morshower, Les Miles, Jesse GrothOlson.