I Was There

S01E08 Challenger Disaster

On January 26, 1986, 2.5 million students tuned in to witness the Challenger space shuttle's tragic explosion, which resulted in the deaths of seven astronauts, including a teacher. In the days leading up to the launch, concerns were raised and opportunities to halt the mission were available. Theo Wilson finds himself reflecting on the critical moments that led to this disaster, prompting the question: how did Challenger ever get off the ground?